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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 9 begins Day 4 for Blood in his new life as a professional pimp. What happened to Runt the night before?
(a) She was sick.
(b) She got too drunk to work.
(c) She made a lot of money.
(d) She was roughed up by the police.

2. How does Blood come to view Sweet Jones?
(a) As a warning of the dangers of his newfound career.
(b) As a younger brother.
(c) As the epitome of what not to be as a pimp.
(d) As the pinnacle of pimping success.

3. Chapter 3 describes Blood's participation in a con against Pepper which ultimately backfires. What is the original objective of the con?
(a) Blackmail.
(b) Rape.
(c) Theft.
(d) Revenge.

4. In his last happy memory, young Bobby receives a large tip by a customer. How much is the tip?
(a) A dollar.
(b) Fifty cents.
(c) Ten cents.
(d) A quarter.

5. After the beating with the wire, Runt leaves and still has not returned by what time?
(a) Seven a.m.
(b) Three a.m.
(c) Ten p.m.
(d) Seven p.m.

6. How does Blood's attitude towards white society change after his encounter with Melody?
(a) Mistrust turns to acceptance.
(b) Abhorrence turns to reliance.
(c) Delight turns to fear.
(d) Fear turns to delight.

7. How long does Bobby spend in Reformatory?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 24 months.

8. After Bobby's father leaves and Mama must make ends meet, how much does a hairstyle from Mama cost?
(a) Fifty cents.
(b) One nickel.
(c) One dollar.
(d) Twenty cents.

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

10. For their first "formal" meeting, how does Glass Top introduce Blood to Sweet Jones?
(a) As his son.
(b) From his car.
(c) As his nephew.
(d) With a joke.

11. Who says (s)he "sees Justice has her eyes blindfolded to hide the dollar bill signs that are there in the place of eyeballs"?
(a) Weeping Shorty.
(b) Pepper.
(c) Macking Youngblood.
(d) Mama.

12. Where do Blood and Melody go after they meet?
(a) Her house.
(b) Her boyfriend's house.
(c) Her sister's apartment.
(d) Her hotel room.

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

14. What are the primary enticements for Blood in the life and career of a pimp?
(a) Sex and easy money.
(b) Power and easy money.
(c) Easy living and waking up late.
(d) Power and women.

15. After Pepper gets Blood sent to jail on false charges, Blood takes advantage of a different kind of education. What does Blood learn in jail?
(a) How to con a rich man.
(b) What he could have done at University.
(c) All the tips and tricks of a successful pimp.
(d) Getting started as a successful drug dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blood do first upon waking up in Chapter 7?

2. After his initial meeting with Runt, where does Blood go before leaving the city?

3. Chapter 8 is effectively "Day 3" in Blood's new life as a professional pimp with Runt as his working girl. After breakfast, how does Day 3 begin?

4. Why does Pretty Preston's attempt at revenge on Sweet Jones fail?

5. What is the setting after Blood is released from prison the second time?

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