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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Purifying Ritual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the person asking for Coleman to do poorly in school offer to help his mother?
(a) A charge nurse position.
(b) A new kitchen.
(c) A paid off mortgage.
(d) A new car.

2. When Coleman and his guest leave the ___________ during a break, Nathan follows them.
(a) Music Shed.
(b) Back row.
(c) Conductor aisle.
(d) Box seat.

3. Coleman Silk is also the first dean of __________ for the college who has the characteristic as the answer to #8.
(a) Faculty.
(b) Honors Department.
(c) Admissions.
(d) Philosophy.

4. The next morning, Faunia gets mad at Coleman for _______________ her.
(a) Not listening to.
(b) Paying for.
(c) Reading to.
(d) Making breakfast for.

5. It was ________ who declared that Coleman not speak to anyone in the family.
(a) Mama Silk.
(b) Ernestine.
(c) Mr. Silk.
(d) Walt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Coleman Silk do first as a boy when he went to Newark Boys Club in his neighborhood?

2. What kind of school did Coleman's father attend which led to his owning his own shop?

3. What did Coleman visit in Norfolk while he was in the military, causing him to be recognized for his heritage?

4. What else did the person asking Coleman to do poorly in school say they would set up for Coleman?

5. What did Coleman Silk call the two students who never seemed to be in class when he called roll?

(see the answer key)

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