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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Butterfly on F Street and Gospel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which odd behavior does Marvella's younger son Marcus exhibit?
(a) Marcus stares for long periods of time.
(b) Marcus talks to himself.
(c) Marcus ties and unties his shoes.
(d) Marcus taps his left foot at all times.

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

3. Why does the protagonist's mother need help with the school forms in "The First Day"?
(a) The protagonist's mother does not understand the new forms.
(b) The protagonist's mother has never enrolled a child before.
(c) The protagonist's mother can read but not write.
(d) The protagonist's mother cannot read.

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

5. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" have for breakfast?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Pancakes without syrup.
(c) Oatmeal and milk.
(d) Toasted white bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", how long had the protagonist been out of work before he responded to the ad in the newspaper?

2. What position does Lonney's father hold?

3. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" notice as her mother walks away?

4. What school does Lonney attend part-time?

5. When does "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed" take place?

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