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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Superintendent Spencer told Elwood and the other newly-arrived Nickel Boys that they would be allowed to leave once they reached what status?
(a) Explorer.
(b) Grub.
(c) Ace.
(d) Pioneer.

2. Once Elwood started to work for Mr. Marconi, Harriet put half of his wages toward household expenses and saved the other half for what expense?
(a) College.
(b) A tour of Europe.
(c) Evelyn's rehabilitation.
(d) A car.

3. Phil the houseman told Elwood and the other boys at the scene of the fight that which character would soon hear of the incident?
(a) Spencer.
(b) The social worker.
(c) Blakely.
(d) Harper.

4. Before the college students found the "secret graveyard" (3) how many bodies in total had they counted within the Nickel Academy's official cemetery?
(a) 43.
(b) 15.
(c) 27.
(d) 31.

5. In what Florida city did Elwood live with his grandmother Harriet?
(a) Pensacola.
(b) Broward.
(c) Tallahassee.
(d) Miami.

Short Answer Questions

1. The national press picked up the story about the secret cemetery at Nickel Academy after a newspaper from what city published a story about it first?

2. Though Mr. Marconi had already carried black magazines in his shop, Elwood got him to order what other items tailored to the black community's needs?

3. On the last day of school, Mr. Hill gave Elwood a book by which black writer?

4. How many feet long was the leather strap called Black Beauty" (67)?

5. Elwood became transfixed by the photo essays published in which magazine sold in Mr. Marconi's shop?

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