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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around what issue did the beliefs of Elwood and Denise not mesh, as described in Chapter 11?
(a) Religion.
(b) Desire for children.
(c) The efficacy of psychiatric medications.
(d) Politics.

2. While the black inmates of Nickel called the building used for whippings "the White House," who called the building "the Ice Cream Factory" (66)?
(a) The housemen of Nickel.
(b) The white inmates of Nickel.
(c) Spencer.
(d) The cooks of Nickel.

3. What object was NOT associated with Turner's explanation to Elwood of what "out back" means at Nickel?
(a) A hatchet.
(b) A horse whip.
(c) Iron rings.
(d) Two oak trees.

4. Who warned Elwood not to move while he was being punished for his perceived involvement in fighting?
(a) Turner.
(b) Griff.
(c) Desmond.
(d) Cory.

5. How many feet long was the leather strap called Black Beauty" (67)?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Turner told Elwood that if he were to run away from Nickel, he would head in what direction "because they ain't expecting it" (122)?

2. Turner realized at the end of Chapter 10 that the Christmas light display at Nickel reminded him of the atmosphere of what location?

3. What was distinctive about Chickie Pete's clothing when adult Elwood ran into him after watching the New York City marathon?

4. What criminal acts occurred in the location at Nickel known as "Lovers' Lane" (121)?

5. Who revealed that he had been punched in the stomach by a particular supervisor for the transgression of talking to a white Nickel boy?

(see the answer key)

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