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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. Who had Lydia been dreaming of when the phone rang?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Antibes and a naked Texan.
(c) JL.
(d) Cynthia.

2. What does Cassandra do instead of attending class?
(a) Cassandra fantasizes about killing her brother-in-law.
(b) Cassandra cares for her niece.
(c) Cassandra sits outside the classroom antagonizing her teacher.
(d) Cassandra drives around town looking for work.

3. Who do the girls see moving into an apartment on 9th street?
(a) Cassandra's brother-in-law.
(b) Joyce and Pearl.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Rhonda and Jeff.

4. What kind of car does Cassandra's brother-in-law drive?
(a) A green 1969 Ford truck.
(b) A green 1957 Hollywood Hudson.
(c) A red 1973 Dodge.
(d) A black 1978 Ford Mustang.

5. After Humphrey falls asleep on the couch, what falls out of his pocket?
(a) A gun.
(b) Paperwork for a new job.
(c) A few tiny, clear packets.
(d) More money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassandra do to retaliate against her brother-in-law after their morning fight?

2. How does the protagonist of "The Store" respond to the police officer who confronts him about jay-walking?

3. What did Anita's father tell her about Anacostia?

4. When the girls arrive at Mildred Harper's house, what does Mildred do?

5. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", what is Cassandra eating at the beginning of the story?

(see the answer key)

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