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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: Away from the Track.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Blood gets what he needs at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Runt is already out working.
(b) Glass Top is out of town.
(c) The neighbors are being too loud.
(d) Sweet Jones isn't taking visitors.

2. After returning home from University, Bobby takes advantage of Mama's frequent absence from home and becomes friends with who?
(a) Diamond Tooth Jimmy.
(b) Party Time.
(c) "Guns" Grisham.
(d) Silver Sal.

3. How does Blood meet Melody?
(a) She is working in his hotel.
(b) Her car is broken down.
(c) Her pimp introduces them.
(d) In a bar.

4. When Runt doesn't return after the wire beating, what does Blood realize about his relationship with Runt?
(a) That he has finally achieved total emotional indifference.
(b) That he cares for her.
(c) That he's sick of her.
(d) That he hates her.

5. Who gives Bobby the IQ test confirming his genius level IQ?
(a) His parole officer.
(b) Mama.
(c) Pepper.
(d) The warden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the primary enticements for Blood in the life and career of a pimp?

2. For how long does Blood go to jail after his conviction on the charges Pepper brings against him?

3. Where has Runt recently come from when she first meets Blood?

4. Why did Bobby and his family (biological mother and father) leave Chicago?

5. What new bar does Blood go to in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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