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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The preacher claims that because of what has happened to the young black man's mom and dad, the young man is what?
(a) Smart.
(b) Mad at the world.
(c) Alone.
(d) Sad and lonely.

2. James had also eaten owl and what else?
(a) Possum.
(b) Duck.
(c) Alligator.
(d) Blackbirds.

3. Who says, "so now we the ignorant" after they were accused of believing in God because a man told them to believe in God?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The preacher.
(c) James.
(d) The boy.

4. While James and Mama are waiting for the bus in the beginning of Chapter 4 why does James keep his mouth shut instead of saying what he wants to say?
(a) Because it hurts.
(b) Because he is crying.
(c) Because he's alone and there is no one to talk to.
(d) Because Mama doesn't like for someone to say something just for nothing.

5. What does the young black man waiting in the dentist's office say should be questioned?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The sky.
(c) Everything.
(d) White people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does the preacher hit the boy?

2. Who puts something in their mouth and keeps turning and turning it while they wait at the dentist's office?

3. What does the preacher say him and the young lady were talking about?

4. What does the young black man that is arguing with the preacher say about his Pa?

5. Where does the young black man that is arguing with the preacher say his mom is?

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