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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Billy wants from William when he visits him at the farm?
(a) To talk about his mother.
(b) To help him get away from the farm.
(c) To stop talking and give him some gum.
(d) To go across the road and buy him lunch.

2. What does Winfield surprise Milford by telling him?
(a) That he already knew the outcome of the trial.
(b) That Mrs. Farragot enjoys drinking bourbon.
(c) That he knew the officer.
(d) That the judge did not like him.

3. What does Red say the other workers are feeling since she started dating Billy?
(a) They like her more.
(b) They think they are out for a fall.
(c) They envy her.
(d) They resent her attitude.

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

5. Why does the narrator want to go back to square dancing?
(a) To trip Leon and teach him a lesson.
(b) To avoid having to be with Queen Rose.
(c) To get one swing with Gweneth.
(d) To show everyone that he can do what his father says he can't.

6. Which of the characters is the group's warlord?
(a) Alphaeus.
(b) Dewey.
(c) Conchos.
(d) Slick.

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

8. Who else does R.V. say supports them?
(a) Church goers.
(b) Police.
(c) Parents.
(d) Students.

9. What does Dewey say will happen if Willis cooperates with R.V.?
(a) He is not welcome in the gang.
(b) He will have to pay more money to the gang.
(c) The gang will find him.
(d) Slick will kill him.

10. How much did Tommy pay for his haircut?
(a) $.50
(b) $.75
(c) $1.50.
(d) $1.00.

11. What does Milford dislike in Mrs. Farragot's apartment?
(a) Her grandfather's clock.
(b) The way it is organized; it is too neat.
(c) The cat that continues to stare at her.
(d) Her Sacred Heart of Jesus painting.

12. What does Jones say that big time businessmen can do?
(a) Swat flies.
(b) Control other gangs.
(c) Compete in business.
(d) Fix tickets.

13. What does Billy do as the prison guard leads him away?
(a) Sings and laughs.
(b) Begs William to save him.
(c) Talks to his dead mother.
(d) Stares at William.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?

2. What happens when Billy goes into the general store to buy an orange soda?

3. When does Willis say that it is crazy to confront someone?

4. What does she say about the first doctor?

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

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