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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 68-82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What movie does Paul mention won Sidney Poitier his only Oscar?
(a) Lillies of the Field
(b) In the Heat of the Night
(c) To Sir With Love
(d) Guess Who's COming to Dinner

2. What did Paul's muggers take from him in addition to his wallet?
(a) His keys
(b) His class ring
(c) His suitcase
(d) His sport coat

3. What state are Flan and Ouisa from originally?
(a) Maryland
(b) Rhode Island
(c) Massachusetts
(d) New Hampshire

4. Which hotel is Poitier checking into in the morning, according to Paul?
(a) The Sherry
(b) The Gramercy Park
(c) The Bowery
(d) The Waldorf-Astoria

5. What word does Paul repeat over and over as Ouisa tries to wake him in this section?
(a) Yes
(b) Ouisa
(c) No
(d) Help

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does Sidney Poitier use to characterize the two American debates on life?

2. How does Flan characterize the request he makes his children in this section?

3. In this section, Paul mentions attending a film festival with his father in what country?

4. Which of the following characters tries to leave in the chaos of applying first aid to Paul?

5. Paul is looking at a statue of what in Central Park when he is mugged?

(see the answer key)

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