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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the stud that approaches Piri and his friends?
(a) Dennis
(b) Alfredo
(c) Raymond
(d) Concha

2. Where had Piri and Angelo planned to go?
(a) The ice cream shop
(b) The swimming pool
(c) The basketball park
(d) The soda shop

3. Where does Piri go with his mother for help?
(a) The Social Services
(b) Puerto Rico
(c) Welfare Office
(d) Home Relief Office

4. When does Piri's father say he will talk to him?
(a) After dinner
(b) The following day
(c) Before bedtime
(d) Next week

5. What city did John Thomas grow up in?
(a) Paris
(b) New York
(c) London
(d) Chicago

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the gang Piri gets involved in?

2. Who chases after Piri?

3. What does Piri's father offer to buy him?

4. Who does Piri say his father used to work for?

5. What kind of drink are the kids selling?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Piri get rid of the Jolly Roger gang members who chase him home?

2. How does Piri injure his hand?

3. What happens when Piri goes for a job interview in Section 4?

4. How does Piri ensure that he becomes part of the TNT gang?

5. Why does Piri think Crutch has a good way of looking at racism?

6. Describe Piri's relationship with Betty.

7. Why does Marcia claim she cannot dance with Piri?

8. Describe the fight between Piri and Rocky in the opening section.

9. Describe the way of life in Harlem.

10. How do Marcia and her friends react to Piri's asking Marcia to dance?

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