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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did Louis give Clair an engagement ring?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. What comment does Mrs. Boswell make about the narrator?
(a) That he is learning the rhythm of the thing.
(b) That his outfit matches Gweneth's.
(c) That he is the most handsome of the boys.
(d) That he can change his role.

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

4. To where does the bobby indicate Leon should hurry?
(a) Airport.
(b) London.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Embassy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does R.V. remind Jones that they are?

2. How long ago did Jones first notice trouble between Charles and Johnson?

3. What subject did Thomas love in college?

4. Why does the narrator want to go back to square dancing?

5. Why does Nelson say that average men are not really men?

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