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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 17 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, readers find that the new black housing development is separated from the poor white neighborhood by what?
(a) A highway.
(b) A swale.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Race.

2. Because his parents can not afford anything different, McCall chooses to go to what college?
(a) Hampton.
(b) Norfolk State.
(c) Old Dominion.
(d) Howard.

3. In Chapter 9, McCall and his friends' ongoing feud with one group is interrupted by a new threat from where?
(a) Within the new housing development.
(b) Downtown.
(c) Academy Park.
(d) The new white junior high.

4. Besides McCall's brothers, stepfather and mother, who else lives with the family when they move into their new housing development home?
(a) Liz.
(b) Debbie.
(c) J.L.
(d) Bampoose.

5. What is the name of the girl crowned homecoming queen in Chapter 13?
(a) Denise.
(b) Elisabeth.
(c) Debbie.
(d) Valerie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I of the book, McCall recalls a moment when this person grabbed one of his brothers and told them to "stop acting like a nigger." Who is this person?

2. In what year does McCall briefly attend a white junior high school for purposes of integration?

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

4. What does McCall reveal to enjoy about school besides the reason he gives his friends for staying in school?

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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