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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. Why doesn't Chris want to talk to Blood?
(a) She is afraid of Blood.
(b) She hates pimps.
(c) She thinks Blood is ugly.
(d) She is afraid her husband will get jealous.

2. What happens to Henry after Mama and Bobby leave him for Steve?
(a) He spends years searching for Bobby and Mama.
(b) He dies a year later.
(c) He loses his job and becomes homeless within months.
(d) He becomes crippled for life after a car accident.

3. Where does Slim hide during his escape from the State Workforce?
(a) Warden's office.
(b) Supply closet.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Cafeteria.

4. Why does Runt not like Carmen?
(a) Carmen cheated Runt out of a trick.
(b) Runt doesn't like anyone.
(c) Carmen sleeps with Slim more often.
(d) Runt feels like she's being replaced.

5. How is Sweet Jones' motivation for pimping described?
(a) Pure hatred for women and their wiles.
(b) Laziness and a desire to have others do his dirty work.
(c) Desire for power and money.
(d) Pure hatred for white society and all it has done.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Chris do for the first time with Blood?

4. Pimps earn wages by psychological manipulation, but do NOT do what?

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

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