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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Butler forbid in his barber shop?
(a) Shaving.
(b) Beards.
(c) Fancy cuts.
(d) Shoe shines.

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

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

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

5. How many years is Billy at the farm before he is paroled?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertha yell that Willis and R.V. need?

2. What does Dewey insist Willis must do?

3. What does the narrator believe Mrs. Boswell is encouraging him to challenge?

4. What does Butler's wife advise him to do?

5. Who caused the woman's scar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Willis Davis tries to join the Henry Street guys?

2. Describe Red Bone and what she tells the woman about Billy.

3. Why is Tarwell considering hiring Butler and how does Butler feel about this?

4. What does Mrs. Farragot do that causes someone to call the police?

5. What complaint does Butler have about young blacks?

6. What does Butler forbid in his shop and why does he forbid them?

7. What kind of person is Billy?

8. Describe the three pictures Milford looks at while he waits for Mrs. Farragot to arrive.

9. How does Gloria's husband feel about square dancing and why is it surprising he feels this way?

10. What is Butler's obsession that becomes his theme as he delivers his sermons?

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