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

2. Why did Bobby and his family (biological mother and father) leave Chicago?
(a) Because his father was in trouble with the police.
(b) Because his mother caught his father stealing from their workplace.
(c) Because his mother caught his father cheating with another woman.
(d) Because his mother was in trouble with her boss.

3. After her first time time talking with Blood, what does Runt agree to do for him?
(a) Act as his lookout.
(b) Send messages to his Mama.
(c) Answer his mail.
(d) Be his prostitute.

4. Where does Bobby enroll in college?
(a) Tuskegee University.
(b) University of Indiana.
(c) Howard University.
(d) University of Chicago.

5. After his initial meeting with Runt, where does Blood go before leaving the city?
(a) Pepper's house.
(b) Mama's house.
(c) His Parole Officer's office.
(d) His old hang-outs.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on the run from the FBI, how does Slim get busted by the police?

2. After Bobby's father leaves and Mama must make ends meet, how much does a hairstyle from Mama cost?

3. What happens to Oscar while in Reformatory?

4. Who testifies against Slim at his federal trial?

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

(see the answer key)

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