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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 does Battersby mean when he says "You is one of we" (9)?
(a) It is important to remember what we have in common with others.
(b) All people are equal and have equal rights.
(c) The person he is speaking to is from the same background as Battersby.
(d) There are two people in the conversation and both viewpoints count.

2. What does Poor do for a living?
(a) He is a pickpocket.
(b) He is a sales clerk.
(c) He sells drugs.
(d) He works in a cannery.

3. What is Battersby's sister irritated about when she comes downstairs to where Battersby's friends have gathered?
(a) They are all hitting on Matilda.
(b) They have made a mess.
(c) They did not include her in their plans.
(d) They are smoking marijuana.

4. What condition does Battersby put on his agreement to take Harry as a roommate?
(a) He wants Harry to agree not to speak to his sister.
(b) He does not want Harry to bring his banjo.
(c) He wants Harry to agree to do all the cooking and cleaning.
(d) He does not want Harry to be told what the rent is.

5. In what area of London is the novel set?
(a) Brixton.
(b) Chelsea.
(c) Hackney.
(d) Putney.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the men indicate that they do not trust Battersby to hold the group's money, who volunteers to be the group's treasurer?

2. When Gallows sees the other men in the market, what does he accuse them of, besides smoking?

3. What word does Battersby use to describe his sister?

4. In the market, when Alfy calls out to Poor that he is "dying for a cigarette," what reason does he give for not smoking one (39)?

5. What word do the male characters often use to refer to a woman?

(see the answer key)

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