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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Story of a Scar".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things does Curtis suggest Willis do when he is worried about the Henry Street Guys?
(a) Move out of the city and take him with him.
(b) Get protection and adopt a new approach.
(c) Ask Slick to help him and talk to R.V.
(d) Hide out for a week and then try again.

2. Where does Leon get the impression that Gweneth likes to hear boys blow their own horns?
(a) His father.
(b) Bronx connections.
(c) Clarence Buford.
(d) Mrs. Boswell.

3. Why does Mrs. Boswell tell Leon he cannot go out to dance?
(a) He was too rude and mean to the narrator.
(b) He doesn't know the steps.
(c) He has razors on his shoes.
(d) He makes to much noise.

4. What does Butler forbid in his barber shop?
(a) Fancy cuts.
(b) Beards.
(c) Shoe shines.
(d) Shaving.

5. Why does Mrs. Farragot ask Winfield to speak good English?
(a) Because white people otherwise do not understand.
(b) To show her lawyer that he can.
(c) To ensure there is no miscommunication.
(d) To show that black men can be educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does Corliss Milford practice?

2. Who gets into a dispute with the person who is honking his horn?

3. What is Billy's job at Dillingham Automotives, Inc.?

4. For what was Mrs. Farragot arrested?

5. What has made Mrs. Farragot notorious at Project Gratis?

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