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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Ice Pick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who testifies against Slim at his federal trial?
(a) Carmen and Runt.
(b) Chris and Carmen.
(c) Runt and Ophelia.
(d) Chris and Leroy.

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

3. How does what happens to Oscar affect Bobby's later actions in prison?
(a) He befriends the warden so he can be released early.
(b) He openly admits his drug addiction in hopes of going to rehab.
(c) He refuses to eat in the cafeteria.
(d) He talks to the warden to escape solitary confinement.

4. What does Sweet Jones say that he hates about Blood during their first formal meeting?
(a) Blood's clothes.
(b) Blood's constant grinning.
(c) Blood's attitude towarrds him (Sweet Jones).
(d) Blood's attitude towards pimping.

5. Why does Slim "lose" his fourth prostitute?
(a) She's too ugly to bring in much money.
(b) She's too reckless to be safe.
(c) She's too possessive.
(d) She runs away to be a dancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blood know the things he knows about Sweet Jones (like his essential motivation)?

2. Before marrying a rich man, what was Pepper doing?

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

4. How long is Slim incarcerated in the State Workforce before he realizes he cannot stand being locked up again so soon?

5. After the beating with the wire, Runt leaves and still has not returned by what time?

(see the answer key)

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