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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Elbow Room".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After whom are Billy and William named?
(a) Maternal grandfather.
(b) Paternal grandfather.
(c) Mother's favorite singer.
(d) Father.

2. Who gets into a dispute with the person who is honking his horn?
(a) Ralston.
(b) Cripps.
(c) Farragot.
(d) Winfield.

3. What does Butler believe shaping the hair of boys does for them?
(a) Helps the community stay together.
(b) Works to help him stay current.
(c) Shapes their lives.
(d) Allows for racial harmony.

4. To what does the narrator compare the woman's wig and pantsuit?
(a) A purple Cadillac.
(b) An open door in a hotel room.
(c) A big dog.
(d) A flashing neon light.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the scar does the woman hope can be fixed?

2. What was the occupation of Billy and William's namesake?

3. How many years is Billy at the farm before he is paroled?

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

5. What do the people chant?

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