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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time does a train leave for Jefferson?
(a) 10 am
(b) 9.45 am
(c) 8 am
(d) Noon

2. What does Lucius do when he sees Boon?
(a) Cries
(b) Hugs him
(c) Screams at him
(d) Attacks him

3. What uniform is Minnie dressed in in this chapter?
(a) An army uniform
(b) A maid's uniform
(c) A doctor's uniform
(d) A nurse's uniform

4. What two characters arrive when Lucius wakes up?
(a) Sam and Otis
(b) Otis and Corrie
(c) Miss Reba and Mr. Binford
(d) Sam and Boon

5. What is the other rider's name?
(a) McWillie
(b) McFarlane
(c) McAnuff
(d) McLucky

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the group presume has stolen Minnie's tooth?

2. Who does Lucius ask to sleep with in this chapter?

3. Why did Corrie sleep with Butch?

4. What is the name of the track's owner?

5. What does Parsham take Lucius to do after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What differences does Chapter 11 show between Butch and the constable?

2. In what way does the content in this chapter show Lucius as still a child?

3. What information does Lycurgus give Lucius in Chapter 11?

4. Describe Otis.

5. How does Ned train the horse?

6. How does Chapter 12 show the effects of sexual desire on an individual?

7. What was Lightning form in previous races?

8. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

9. In what way does Chapter 8 show the immense pride of the novel's black characters?

10. Describe what has happened between Butch, Boon, and Everbe.

(see the answer keys)

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