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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Lawyer's League".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard think Bill's problem with dunking really is?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) A bad temper.
(c) Insanity.
(d) Racism.

2. Why is Richard surprised to be invited to play basketball in a lawyer's league?
(a) He doesn't play basketball.
(b) He doesn't know the other players.
(c) He is a lousy basketball player.
(d) He's not a lawyer.

3. Which of the following statements describes the father of Richard, the narrator in "Lawyer's League"?
(a) A Spokane Indian pro basketball star.
(b) An African American who played defensive end in college.
(c) A white pro basketball player.
(d) An African American politician.

4. Why does Steve in "Lawyer's League" invite Richard to play basketball?
(a) He thinks he can beat Richard.
(b) He knows Richard is a good player.
(c) He wants to diversify the team.
(d) He wants to keep Richard away from Theresa.

5. Who settles a lawsuit out of court in "Lawyer's League"?
(a) Bill and Steve.
(b) Richard and Steve.
(c) Richard and Bill.
(d) Richard and Theresa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Richard grow up?

2. Where does "The Search Engine" take place?

3. Why doesn't Corliss want a white roommate?

4. In "The Search Engine," what is the title of Harlan Atwater's poetry book?

5. How does Corliss pay for the SAT-prep course that won her a dozen academic scholarships for college?

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