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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. In "The Store", how long has Atlas Printing Co. been in business?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 75 years.
(d) 150 years.

2. What is the only reason Cassandra does not think it would be fair to shoot the fathers of Joyce's and Pearl's babies?
(a) The boys offered to marry the girls.
(b) Boys will be boys.
(c) The "It takes two to tango" rule.
(d) The boys' families would miss them.

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

4. What happens to Lonney two years after marriage?
(a) Lonney joins the Army.
(b) Brenda cheats on Lonney.
(c) Lonney is killed in an accident at work.
(d) Lonney is fired from his job.

5. What experience has taught Cassandra that asking questions can be dangerous?
(a) Being an orphan.
(b) Resisting arrest.
(c) Living with her brother-in-law.
(d) Attending school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much will Gladys' mother pay Cassandra to drive Gladys?

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

3. What does Cassandra do instead of attending class?

4. Where does Cassandra drive Gladys Harper?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics the protagonist of "The Store" lists about himself in regard to his service at his first job?

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