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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the reasons Blood is initially captivated by Melody is her race and one of the outcomes of his involvement with her is further social confusion and dislike in Blood's mind. What race is Melody?
(a) Asian.
(b) Caucasian.
(c) African American.
(d) Native American.

2. Where are young Bobby and his Mama living when Henry Upshaw comes into their lives?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Rockford.
(d) Indianapolis.

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?
(a) Blood beats Runt.
(b) Sweet Jones calls on Blood.
(c) Glass Top takes Blood to Sweet Jones's penthouse.
(d) Glass Top and Blood get high.

4. While Blood is sitting in his parked car outside the Roost, Pretty Preston jumps in and tells Blood what he plans to do to Sweet Jones for revenge. What is it?
(a) Steal three of his prostitutes.
(b) Stab him in the back.
(c) Shoot him in the head.
(d) Steal his car.

5. What is the setting after Blood is released from prison the second time?
(a) Milwaukee, WI.
(b) Indianapolis, IN.
(c) Chicago, IL.
(d) Minneapolis, MN.

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

7. What happens within hours of Runt and Blood's arrival in the Chapter 5 setting?
(a) Blood finds the perfect place for them to live.
(b) Blood's wallet and Runt's jewelry are stolen.
(c) Runt and Blood have a fight.
(d) Runt meets an old trick.

8. What does Bobby's biological father want to do with him as a baby?
(a) Leave him at the hotel.
(b) Leave him on the steps of the Catholic Church.
(c) Use him to make money.
(d) Take him to the police station.

9. Why does Blood beat Runt after her first night of work?
(a) She wouldn't sell drugs for him.
(b) She didn't work hard enough.
(c) She didn't come home on time.
(d) She didn't satisfy him.

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

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

12. In later life, Bobby is told that being a pimp demands a certain personality trait. What is it?
(a) Addiction to sexual relations with women.
(b) Innate desire to hurt or kill his mother.
(c) Disrespect for women.
(d) Natural inclination towards violence.

13. Before sending Runt out for her first night of work for him, what does Blood tell her?
(a) He loves her.
(b) His rules for prostitution.
(c) His ideas of what men like.
(d) He has a present for her.

14. What is Runt doing when Blood returns from Sweet Jones' penthouse at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Drinking heavily.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Crying in the bathroom.
(d) Smoking marijuana.

15. For what does Bobby do his first time in jail?
(a) Attempting to pimp his girlfriend.
(b) Beating up his girlfriend.
(c) Attempting to rob a convenience store.
(d) Being drunk in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Runt and Blood traveling in the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

3. When Bobby gets out of Reformatory, where is Mama working?

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

5. After Blood runs away from her, Melody is in a position to do what Pepper once did to Blood, hence his fear. What is it?

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