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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Boswell use as her foil when telling the boys how to find wives?
(a) Leon.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Gloria.

2. Why does Ray say he is moving to a new parlor?
(a) He has a family to support.
(b) He and his family are moving their home.
(c) He wants to try some new cuts.
(d) He cannot stand Butler.

3. What does Jones admit to being and also to never being?
(a) To being a business man but never stupid.
(b) To being young but never a fool.
(c) To killing but never getting caught.
(d) To being a member of the gang but never killing.

4. What do the Asians insist the Bulgarian do when he is cornered?
(a) Commit hara-kiri.
(b) Return their possessions.
(c) Come with them to the embassy.
(d) Call the police.

5. What is Butler's regular complaint?
(a) They still tryin' to starve us out.
(b) No one is gonna help us.
(c) Nothing good happens here.
(d) Where do we go now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Corliss waiting in Mary Farragot's apartment?

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

3. What does Dewey insist Willis must do?

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

5. What does Winfield surprise Milford by telling him?

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