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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Slipping the Punch.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the two children that Faunia left with when they left the abusive husband and father?
(a) They were taken by social services.
(b) The father got custody.
(c) They died in a fire.
(d) They ran away.

2. What kind of Jew is Iris' father according to the book's description of her family?
(a) Fervent.
(b) Orthodox.
(c) Hasidic.
(d) Non-practicing.

3. At what college did Coleman Silk teach before his hasty departure from the college?
(a) Athena College.
(b) Harvard College.
(c) Boston University.
(d) Yale.

4. What is the phrase that Coleman uses with the lawyer which confuses the lawyer?
(a) Dark soul.
(b) Lily-white face.
(c) Spook.
(d) Blackie.

5. Doc Chizner tells Coleman not to tell the coach that he is __________ as this might hurt Coleman's chances of the scholarship.
(a) Black.
(b) A boxer.
(c) Inexperienced.
(d) Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the letter to Coleman that reflected on how good he looked and how mature he seemed?

2. What is the favorite piece of literature of Coleman's father, according to the book?

3. What does Coleman want to do with his life once he gets out of the military?

4. What does Coleman sign on to buy from the farm in order to see Faunia every week?

5. What does Coleman do when he realizes that the woman from the Midwest is someone he wants to be with forever?

(see the answer key)

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