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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can the community where this story takes place be described?
(a) Mostly White, with one African-American neighborhood.
(b) Impoverished.
(c) All African-American.
(d) Gentrified.

2. Why is Spunk seen as a hero?
(a) He wears a cape.
(b) He has killed several men.
(c) He saved a woman's life.
(d) He isn't afraid of anything.

3. Why does Lena totally reject Joe?
(a) He refuses to fight for her.
(b) He loses his job.
(c) He is an invalid.
(d) He leaves her for another woman.

4. What promises has Spunk made to Lena, according to Elijah?
(a) He will take her far away and give her anything she wants.
(b) He will build a house for her and look after her.
(c) He will become rich and famous.
(d) They will have many children and a nice home.

5. Why do Walter and Elijah admire Spunk?
(a) He takes whatever he wants.
(b) He is humble.
(c) He is great at sports.
(d) He is loving and caring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people in the town treat Spunk?

2. What town is this story based upon?

3. What do Elijah's friends call him?

4. What word accurately describes Spunk?

5. Who goes after whatever he wants, according to Elijah?

(see the answer key)

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