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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alfred's aunt say has been arrested in Chapter 2?
(a) Sonny.
(b) James.
(c) Hollis.
(d) Lou.

2. Where did Robert Lipsyte grow up?
(a) Queens, New York.
(b) Chicago, Illinois.
(c) San Francisco, California.
(d) Miami, Florida.

3. At what time does Donatelli tell Alfred he will have to be in bed at night in Chapter 3?
(a) 9:00 p.m.
(b) 7:30 p.m.
(c) 10:30 p.m.
(d) 8:15 p.m.

4. What profession did Robert Lipsyte's father hold?
(a) School principal.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Boxer.
(d) Lawyer.

5. What is Henry's last name in the novel?
(a) Streeter.
(b) Brooks.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Donatelli.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, James's friends taunt Alfred about his job, saying that he works like a slave for who?

2. Who intercepts Alfred as he heads home in Chapter 1 after the robbery happened?

3. What caused the limp that Henry has in the novel?

4. Who does Alfred turn and see standing by the church door in Chapter 4?

5. Who stops Alfred to question him in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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