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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 26-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Battersby and Harry go out to get when Battersby's friends gather at his apartment?
(a) Cigarettes and rum.
(b) Soda water and lime juice.
(c) Benne balls and sweet potato chips.
(d) A newspaper and a lottery ticket.

2. On what day of the week does the story open?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

3. As Poor approaches his friends in the market, what detail of his appearance does the narrator mention?
(a) He has a habit of looking at the ground as he walks.
(b) He has a dimple on his left cheek, but not his right.
(c) He always has his hands in his pockets.
(d) He walks with a barely noticeable limp.

4. Which of his friends warns Bat to not get married?
(a) Alfy.
(b) Fitz.
(c) Nobby.
(d) Poor.

5. What word do the male characters often use to refer to a woman?
(a) Ride.
(b) Chick.
(c) Thing.
(d) Creature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teena constantly try to prevent the men from doing?

2. What time does Battersby usually wake up to get ready for work?

3. What does the narrator say is "the biggest thing that ever happen to Gallows" (37)?

4. As her conversation with Matilda continues, what second objection to Harry does Jean raise?

5. Which man volunteers to keep an eye on everyone and fine them if they are caught wasting money on drinking, smoking, or dating?

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