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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "I Am an American".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following two professions does John Butler practice?
(a) Preacher and bookie.
(b) Shoe shiner and barber.
(c) Shoe shiner and bookie.
(d) Barber and preacher.

2. What was the occupation of Billy and William's namesake?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Bar owner.
(c) He has no occupation.
(d) Baptist preacher.

3. Why have people left Butler's church and gone to Rev. Tarwell's church?
(a) They like what they hear at Tarwell's church.
(b) Tarwell's church is larger and more modern.
(c) There are more younger people at Tarwell's church.
(d) Tarwell's church is air conditioned.

4. What does Jones say that big time businessmen can do?
(a) Swat flies.
(b) Fix tickets.
(c) Compete in business.
(d) Control other gangs.

5. What do the bobbies discuss on the way back to the hotel?
(a) A homesexual rally.
(b) The overriding belief that this is a waste of their time.
(c) The fact that they'd rather be working at their desks.
(d) The surprising frequency of thefts at that hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Butler's wife advise him to do?

2. Which of the following is not something the Asians report missing?

3. What was the most important question that the narrator wants to ask?

4. What is it rumored that Billy lost fighting a redneck near Limehouse, SC?

5. What does Butler forbid in his barber shop?

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