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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Drilling for Oil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Pretty Preston's career before Sweet Jones double-crossed him?
(a) Night Club owner.
(b) Police Officer.
(c) Drug Dealer.
(d) Pimp.

2. While Blood is sitting in his parked car outside the Roost, Pretty Preston jumps in and tells Blood what he plans to do to Sweet Jones for revenge. What is it?
(a) Steal three of his prostitutes.
(b) Stab him in the back.
(c) Steal his car.
(d) Shoot him in the head.

3. Pimps earn wages by psychological manipulation, but do NOT do what?
(a) Interact with their own prostitutes.
(b) Beat their prostitutes.
(c) Physical labor.
(d) Keep track of their own money.

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

5. Where are young Bobby and his Mama living when Henry Upshaw comes into their lives?
(a) Rockford.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Glass Top provide for Sweet Jones, other pimps, and eventually Blood?

2. What special gifts does Blood have that make the pimping game easy for him?

3. Who is Blood told is the most successful pimp in the area (Chapter 5 setting)?

4. What is Bobby's grade average upon graduation?

5. Who introduces professional pimping into Blood's life?

(see the answer key)

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