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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Billy's cousin.
(b) Chelseia.
(c) Floyd.
(d) Billy.

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

4. Why does R.V. say they should join forces?
(a) To get more money.
(b) For the greater good.
(c) To ensure everyone is safe.
(d) To take down Slick.

5. Which of the following characters seems deeply moved by Farragot's story?
(a) Milford.
(b) Smothers.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Winfield.

6. What does Tommy Gilmore want from Butler?
(a) An Afro.
(b) A shoe shine.
(c) A sermon.
(d) A place to work.

7. When are the pay-ups that R.V. is requesting due?
(a) Saturday at 7.
(b) Mondays at noon.
(c) 7 at Thursday.
(d) Noon on Friday.

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

9. Where is William hoping to meet Billy?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Harper's farm.
(c) Houston.
(d) Chicago.

10. What does Milford admire about Winfield?
(a) His style and desire to look proper.
(b) His knowledge of the law.
(c) His devotion to his neighbor.
(d) His understanding of the scene and actions.

11. What makes Billy appear to strut?
(a) A birth defect.
(b) A war wound.
(c) His advice.
(d) His personality.

12. What does Leon's costume have that clanks?
(a) Spurs.
(b) Fake guns.
(c) Huge belt buckle.
(d) Lots of jewlery.

13. When does Willis say that it is crazy to confront someone?
(a) When their hands are hidden under a counter.
(b) When they work for Slick.
(c) When they have nothing to lose or give.
(d) When others are watching.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy say that he learned in the war?

2. What colors does Gweneth wear?

3. How does Butler reply when Ella says she should have married someone different?

4. What does Jones say that big time businessmen can do?

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

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