1. Why does Pretty Preston's attempt at revenge on Sweet Jones fail?
(a) Pretty Preston passes out.
(b) Sweet Jones leaves.
(c) Sweet Jones calls the police.
(d) Pretty Preston chickens out.

2. After the beating with the wire, Runt leaves and still has not returned by what time?
(a) Three a.m.
(b) Ten p.m.
(c) Seven a.m.
(d) Seven p.m.

3. Why does Blood beat Runt after her first night of work?
(a) She didn't work hard enough.
(b) She wouldn't sell drugs for him.
(c) She didn't satisfy him.
(d) She didn't come home on time.

4. The failed con with Pepper reinforces what in Blood's mind?
(a) His dislike for other pimps.
(b) His fear of jail.
(c) His need for sex.
(d) His hatred and distrust of women.

5. When Bobby gets out of Reformatory, where is Mama working?
(a) Indianapolis hair salon.
(b) Minneapolis hotel.
(c) Chicago hotel.
(d) Minneapolis beauty shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Getting started on his first "real" night of pimping with Runt, Blood muses on how he is going to be successful in a white man's world. What does he think will accomplish this?

2. Who teaches Blood the sexual tricks he will continue to use later in his pimping career?

3. Who does Blood meet for the first time, his first night at the Roost?

4. Why does Blood feel the need for a fourth prostitute?

5. What is Runt doing when Blood returns from Sweet Jones' penthouse at the beginning of Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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