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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 72, what does Galahad remember seeing people read the first few times he went to the area with a big clock?
(a) The Times.
(b) The Telegraph.
(c) Evening News.
(d) The Guardian.

2. Where is Five from?
(a) Grenada.
(b) Trinidad.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Barbados.

3. On page 73, what shoe polish does Galahad use?
(a) Ecco.
(b) Saphir.
(c) Cherry Blossom.
(d) Kiwi.

4. On page 68, at what bay does Tanty say she was born?
(a) Morant.
(b) Runaway.
(c) Discovery.
(d) Montego.

5. What does a woman who picks up Moses in Piccadilly and takes him to a club pay him on page 94?
(a) 5 pounds.
(b) 3 pounts.
(c) 7 pounds.
(d) 2 pounds.

6. What is being played on page 101 when Tanty wants to dance with Harris?
(a) Naughty Little Flea.
(b) Mary Ann.
(c) Fan Me Sage Boy Fan Me.
(d) Caroline.

7. How many years did Five serve in the RAF?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 4 years.

8. On page 94, where does a woman take Moses when she picks him up in Piccadilly?
(a) Knightsbridge.
(b) Oxford Street.
(c) St. James.
(d) Regent Street.

9. What does Tolroy ask Tanty to fix him on page 61?
(a) Tea.
(b) Sandwich.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Soup.

10. Who is in a car that stops and invites Moses home for a cup of coffee on page 90?
(a) A fellow and an old-looking woman.
(b) 2 girls.
(c) A middle-aged man and woman.
(d) 3 girls.

11. Where does Moses walk with a girl on page 89?
(a) Eltham Palace and Gardens.
(b) Kensington Gardens.
(c) Fulham Palace Gardens.
(d) Kew Gardens.

12. On page 66, what day of the week does Tanty shop at a grocery that carries West Indian supplies and foods?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Friday.

13. On page 66, what is the name of the Jewish tailor's assistant?
(a) Jack.
(b) Mick.
(c) Will.
(d) Mike.

14. On page 74, what does Galahad wear to work?
(a) Old brown cap and corduroy trousers.
(b) Old blue cap and wool trousers.
(c) Old red cap and wool trousers.
(d) Old black cap and corduroy trousers.

15. On page 69, what do Ma and Tanty often do in the evenings?
(a) Crochet and talk about Jamaica.
(b) Mend clothes and talk about Jamaica.
(c) Sew and talk about Jamaica.
(d) Knit and talk about Jamaica.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 87, where does Big City say he was hanging out when a limousine pulled up and took him to Millionaires Road?

2. On page 65, where does a Jew have a tailor shop?

3. On page 97, how many women does Five usually bring with him to Harris's dance?

4. On page 82, who does Big City live with?

5. What bus does Big City hit with his car?

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