2. Who plans a march in Ravenel after news of the rape on lover's lane?
(a) The military.
(b) The local women's group.
(c) The Arian Brotherhood.
(d) The KKK.

3. How did Ben's first coach die?
(a) Heart Attack.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Car wreck.

4. Who does Sammy see at lover's lane?
(a) Art Ballard.
(b) Jim Don Cooper.
(c) Junior Palmer.
(d) Mr. Dacus.

5. On the night of Ben's first basketball game, Lillian gathers the children to do what?
(a) Help Ben memorize his plays.
(b) Help Ben practice.
(c) Eat.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Arrabelle worried about after news of the rape on lover's lane?

2. Where is Bull's body found?

3. Who is Rock Troy?

4. What is a black ace?

5. Why does Mary Anne call Bull at the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bull agree to have one his men beat up a man in another squadron? What does this say about Bull's character?

2. What is Mess Night? What does it mean for the Meecham family?

3. Why is Ben the only one held after Sammy and Ben are arrested attempting to blackmail Junior?

4. Sammy arranges a date with a college girl by using a fake name. What does this say about Sammy's attitude toward women?

5. Why does Bull criticize Ben's play during his first basketball game? How does Ben feel about this?

6. Who is Junior Palmer?

7. Whom does Ben recall during try outs? What impact did this man have on Ben's life? What was Bull's role in this relationship?

8. What is the significance of the story Mary Anne tells on Christmas Eve as the family waits for Bull to get ready for church?

9. How does being Jewish affect Sammy?

10. How is Mr. Loring different from the teachers Ben is used to? How does Ben feel about Mr. Loring?

(see the answer keys)

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