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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. Why does Teddy start logging overtime?
(a) To talk to Billy.
(b) To make more money from his gambling.
(c) To spy on Red and the woman.
(d) To be around when the nightshift breaks for lunch.

2. What does Tommy's father say his son's new haircut is like?
(a) Uneven and ugly.
(b) One from the 1800s.
(c) New age.
(d) Plantation Negro.

3. Where does the scar go that is on the woman in the waiting room?
(a) From ear to brow.
(b) From chin to nose.
(c) From brow to center of the chin.
(d) From ear to ear.

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

5. How does Winfield describe the street on the night in question?
(a) Like a stage.
(b) Like a musical.
(c) Like a convention of Italian gangsters.
(d) Like a parade on Easter Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willis say to R.V.?

2. How does the author describe Mrs. Farragot as Milfird sees her?

3. What does the note from the narrator's father say will happen if he has to dance?

4. Who is looking for Billy at the end of the tale?

5. Why does Ray say he is moving to a new parlor?

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