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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the City and His Mother's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cassandra call Rhonda Ferguson's father?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Sir.
(c) Fergie.
(d) Daddy Ferguson.

2. What does Cassandra do to retaliate against her brother-in-law after their morning fight?
(a) Cassandra takes his car.
(b) Cassandra runs away.
(c) Cassandra skips school to smoke.
(d) Cassandra lays him out with a punch to the jaw.

3. Where is Jack Lawrence originally from?
(a) Brooklyn Heights.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Boston.

4. What does Cassandra carry in her pocket?
(a) Her mother's obituary.
(b) Newspaper clippings of Rhonda's success, wrapped in tinfoil.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) An eviction notice.

5. What did Lydia's mother say about the first boy Lydia had sex with?
(a) Lydia's mother noted his light skin.
(b) Lydia's mother said it seemed was only out for one thing.
(c) Lydia's mother said he seemed like a fine young man.
(d) Lydia's mother said she wouldn't have him in her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", how much does the protagonist make in a week working at the store?

2. What kind of car does Cassandra's brother-in-law drive?

3. How long did Pearl think babies needed to breastfeed in order to be healthy?

4. Where did Lydia send her mother as 65th birthday present?

5. What does Lydia ask of the nurse who calls to inform her of her mother's death?

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