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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Just Enough for the City".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, what is said to be the only one book that offers a suitable religion for businessmen?
(a) Torah.
(b) Koran.
(c) Writings.
(d) Bible.

2. What does Mrs. Farragot explain to her attorney about Winfield?
(a) That he doesn't know what to say.
(b) That he often talks around a point.
(c) That he doesn't like white people.
(d) That he is intimidated by judges.

3. What does the narrator tell Mrs. Boswell at recess that makes her laugh?
(a) That he wants to be partners with Gweneth.
(b) That he cannot dance.
(c) That Leon hurt him.
(d) That he would rather be a plaiter.

4. Why is Corliss waiting in Mary Farragot's apartment?
(a) To talk to her about her likes and dislikes.
(b) To take notes on her posessions.
(c) To Open her mail and materials.
(d) For her to come back.

5. How long after Billy goes to work for Dillingham does the meeting in Chicago occur?
(a) 13 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though the narrator says that he finds companionship wherever he can, he claims he is not what?

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

3. What does Butler consider the processes being worn by other black men, but don't imitate the whites?

4. What does the father of the girl Billy impregnates insist?

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

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