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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) Gentrified.
(b) Impoverished.
(c) All African-American.
(d) Mostly White, with one African-American neighborhood.

2. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?
(a) They are about the same size.
(b) He is much smaller.
(c) Joe is taller than Spunk, but not stronger.
(d) Joe is much fatter.

3. Which character has a quick temper?
(a) Spunk.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Joe.
(d) Lena.

4. How does Lena seem to feel about Joe?
(a) She loves him deeply.
(b) She thinks he is wonderful.
(c) She doesn't care about his feelings.
(d) She wants him to go back to school.

5. Who is Elijah Mosley's sidekick?
(a) Walter.
(b) Spunk.
(c) His nephew.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Spunk's occupation?

2. Why is Spunk seen as a hero?

3. What instrument does Spunk play?

4. What do Elijah's friends call him?

5. How do Joe's clothes fit him?

(see the answer key)

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