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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, McCall begins dating what girl who becomes pregnant after a few months?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Denise.
(c) Valerie.
(d) Yvette.

2. In Part III of the book, whose desk is near McCall's and they become friends?
(a) Milton.
(b) Danny.
(c) Billy.
(d) Meg.

3. In 1988, who quits the Atlanta Journal-Constitution because of a disagreement with the "bigwigs?"
(a) Lippman.
(b) Kovach.
(c) McCall.
(d) Baum.

4. In Chapter 26, a college professor introduces McCall to what religion?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Islam.
(c) Buddishm.
(d) Judaism.

5. After St. Brides, McCall has a probation officer constantly telling him what?
(a) Get your own place.
(b) Get a job.
(c) He does not like him.
(d) Stay out of trouble.

6. In Chapter 34, McCall moves out and begins doing what?
(a) Coaching.
(b) Dating.
(c) Volunteering.
(d) Working.

7. In Chapter 30, McCall recalls that when he and his brothers were really young, their father did not show up to take them where?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Skating.

8. In Chapter 38, after a change in the newspaper McCall receives what?
(a) A warning.
(b) A promotion.
(c) A demotion.
(d) A pay cut.

9. Once hired by the newspaper, McCall describes being uncomfortable working what assignment?
(a) Violent crimes.
(b) Social scene.
(c) Politics.
(d) The court beat.

10. In 1981, McCall begins a job with what newspaper?
(a) The Spartan Echo.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) The Virginia Pilot-Ledger Star.
(d) The Portsmouth Courier.

11. In Part III of the book, this co-worker, whom McCall befriends, is of what faith?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Christian.
(d) Islamic.

12. In Part II of the book, McCall reflects on why many return to jail withing first ___ years of release.
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

13. The total mortgage and child support McCall has to pay after the divorce in Chapter 41 is how much?
(a) $1,050.
(b) $1,500.
(c) $750.
(d) $1,200.

14. McCall describes how he is so racially sensitive he can not enjoy an assignment covering what kind of contest?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Watermelon eating.
(c) Corn husking.
(d) Cotton picking.

15. In Chapter 39, McCall interviews for a job with what newspaper?
(a) The Virginia Pilot-Ledger Star.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) The Portsmouth Courier.
(d) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part III of the book, McCall describes how he never does this in front of white people?

2. Disgusted with the low pay of his job, this visiting friend decides to do what instead?

3. In Chapter 40, McCall talks about the impact of what on young black men?

4. How does McCall feel about the trip his co-worker and girlfriend are soon to embark?

5. In Chapter 24, McCall describes how he has come to appreciate the small things, after arriving home from St. Bride's with whom?

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