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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, What Do You Do with the Kid Who Can't Read?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the favorite piece of literature of Coleman's father, according to the book?
(a) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(b) Othello.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Julius Caesar.

2. Who does Coleman blame for throwing out all his parent's belongings when he was overseas (at least in the story he tells his children)?
(a) Landlord.
(b) His sister.
(c) The funeral home.
(d) The police.

3. What does Coleman suffer for the first time upon his arrival at Howard College?
(a) Beatings.
(b) Poor grades.
(c) Open discrimination.
(d) Anxiety attacks.

4. Coleman believes his children would not believe all the lies had he just told them the truth about their ___________.
(a) Heritage.
(b) Mother.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Schooling.

5. What is not listed in Faunia's records when they are obtained for future investigation?
(a) Her abuse.
(b) Her SAT score.
(c) Her dead children.
(d) Her illiteracy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Coleman Silk receive that tells him that others know about his affair with a younger woman?

3. Lisa heard that Coleman forced Faunia to _____________, though the rumor was untrue.

4. Coleman realizes that if he had taken the more _________ Steena to his house, things might have gone better.

5. Coleman and Iris married more out of convenience and companionship than out of _________.

(see the answer key)

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