1. In 1964, McCall and his family move into a new housing development called what?
(a) Academy Manor.
(b) Academy Park.
(c) Cavalier Manor.
(d) Cavalier Park.

2. According to McCall in Chapter 13, who is liked by his parents for keeping him off the streets?
(a) Billy.
(b) His best friend.
(c) Denise.
(d) Elisabeth.

3. When several of McCall's friends drop out of school, what does McCall give as his reason for staying in school?
(a) Being close to the girls.
(b) Obeying his parents.
(c) Getting an education.
(d) Having access to school equipment.

4. How old is McCall's mother by the time she has birthed three sons?
(a) 17.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

5. McCall points out that eventually the young boys will give up their fist fighting in favor of what?
(a) Education.
(b) Knives.
(c) Guns.
(d) Families.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the boy in Part I of the book that McCall and others think is dead, only to find him alive and at home when they return to their neighborhood?

2. What year did McCall's mother begin her relationship with McCall's biological father?

3. What is the name of the girl crowned homecoming queen in Chapter 13?

4. Who is assaulted by several guys before she and McCall consummate the act?

5. Turning to armed robbery in Chapter 11, McCall takes several things from his victims, except what?

(see the answer key)

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