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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 the police officer force the protagonist to do as punishment for crossing the street illegally?
(a) The officer forces the protagonist to swear he will never cross illegally again.
(b) The officer forces him to perform a sex act.
(c) The officer forces him to come to the station.
(d) The officer makes the protagonist cross the street over and over again on the green light until he is satisfied.

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

3. How much will Gladys' mother pay Cassandra to drive Gladys?
(a) $52.
(b) $5.
(c) $10.
(d) $20.

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

5. How much does Mildred give Cassandra for gas?
(a) $3.
(b) $20.
(c) $5.
(d) Nothing extra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cassandra smoking at the opening of the story?

2. In "The Store", where does the protagonist commit his offense?

3. What did Pearl discover about a week after Humphrey was born?

4. What is the only reason Cassandra does not think it would be fair to shoot the fathers of Joyce's and Pearl's babies?

5. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", when the car stalls, who is able to get it started?

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