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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mama living in 1953?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) California.
(d) Las Vegas.

2. Where does Slim go after he "loses" Helen?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Chicago.

3. How long is Slim's prison sentence after being found guilty on the federal charges?
(a) 24 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) Three years.
(d) 12 months.

4. What character from Slim's past turns up in Chapter 20 as a garbageman?
(a) Glass Top.
(b) Party Time.
(c) Steve.
(d) Henry Upshaw.

5. What has happened to Pretty Preston since Slim ran away to hide from the FBI?
(a) He was shot by Sweet Jones.
(b) He lost his job and moved to Las Vegas.
(c) He died of frostbite.
(d) He has started pimping again to take over Slim's spot.

6. What happens to Slim at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Drug overdose.
(b) Forced to abort his plan early and run away.
(c) Arrested.
(d) Beaten up.

7. What allows Slim to release his resentment of women?
(a) Old age.
(b) Runt's apology letter.
(c) Forgiving Mama.
(d) Chris's return.

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

9. While on the run from the FBI, how does Slim get busted by the police?
(a) Buying drugs.
(b) Stealing a car.
(c) Trying to pick up a new prostitute.
(d) Loitering.

10. What is Mavis's job?
(a) Pimp.
(b) Drug dealer.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Prostitute.

11. Which of Slim's relatives reappears briefly in Chapter 14?
(a) His biological father.
(b) Mama.
(c) Steve.
(d) Henry Upshaw.

12. Why doesn't Blood flinch when the gunshot nearly hits him?
(a) He didn't hear or see it happen.
(b) He knows the man wouldn't really shoot him.
(c) He's too drugged to react.
(d) He's extremely cool under pressure.

13. While on the run from the FBI, Slim feels he needs a new drug. What drug does he think will calm his nerves?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Alcohol.

14. How much is Slim's bond when he is picked up by the police while on the run from the FBI?
(a) $15,000.
(b) $40,000.
(c) $4,000.
(d) $100,000.

15. What kind of car does Slim buy?
(a) 1937 Freestyle.
(b) 1938 Cadillac.
(c) 1939 Gremlin.
(d) 1939 Hog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Slim in his escape from the State Workforce?

2. What does Slim pretend to be to pull off his post-Leavenworth money-making plan?

3. News of whose death finally prompts Slim to give up pimping and drugs forever?

4. How old is Slim when he is released from jail in Pennsylvania?

5. How much weight has Slim gained since quitting drugs?

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