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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 old was the protagonist when he decided to quit his first job?
(a) 26.
(b) 19.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

2. What did Anita's father tell her about Anacostia?
(a) Anita should never go there because it is too far away.
(b) Anacostia is a place for men to live with their mistresses.
(c) People there still live with chickens and cows.
(d) Anacostia is a place full of criminals and thieves.

3. What time does Santiago call home?
(a) 1am.
(b) 12am.
(c) 2am.
(d) 10pm.

4. How long have Joyce and Rickey been married?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 3 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", where was the protagonist's first job?

2. Where do Cassandra's sister and brother-in-law live?

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

4. How does the protagonist of "The Store" get by day-to-day without a job?

5. On which ring does Lydia pick up the telephone?

(see the answer key)

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