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

2. What does Dewey wear to show people he is fearless?
(a) Willis's clothes.
(b) Gun.
(c) Slick's bar shirt.
(d) Purple beret.

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

4. What does she say about the first doctor?
(a) He said the stabbing was her fault.
(b) He stitched her up like a turkey.
(c) He refused to touch her.
(d) He was a plastic surgeon.

5. What position does Ralston have?
(a) Judge.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Bank security guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leon's costume have that clanks?

2. What does R.V. tell them at Slick's that Willis is?

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

4. Why does R.V. say they should join forces?

5. Who does Mrs. Boswell use as her foil when telling the boys how to find wives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gweneth Lawson as seen through the narrator's eyes.

2. What happens to Billy's parents and the relationship between Billy and William?

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

4. What does Leon become a rival for with the author and how does he show up the author?

5. Why does the officer assume Mrs. Farragot is drunk and what happens when he tries to confirm it?

6. What does William feel obliged to do for Billy and why does he feel obliged to do it?

7. What does Milford's brief say about his client and what does this seem to contradict?

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

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

10. What does R.V. guarantee Willis and what does Willis plan to do with his guarantee?

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