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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Turner told Elwood that only boys with what quality were ever taken "out back" (103)?
(a) Black boys.
(b) Violent boys.
(c) Failed escapees.
(d) White boys.

2. Once Griff was declared the winner of the boxing match, toward whom did he frantically shout his apologies?
(a) Director Hardee.
(b) Freddie Rich.
(c) Superintendent Spencer.
(d) Big Chet.

3. Elwood became transfixed by the photo essays published in which magazine sold in Mr. Marconi's shop?
(a) Time.
(b) Life.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Newsweek.

4. In what year did Elwood receive "the best gift of his life" (11) for Christmas?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1953.

5. What machine was used to mask the screams of the boys as they were punished within the White House?
(a) A generator.
(b) A tennis ball launcher.
(c) A heater.
(d) A fan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did Elwood arrive at Nickel?

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?

3. What was Elwood's answer when he was later asked "how many licks he got" (68) at the White House?

4. Who created a written record of every date, establishment name, and individual name associated with the Community Service activities supervised by Harper?

5. What percentage of Elwood's college fund was used to hire a lawyer to help him get sent to Nickel?

(see the answer key)

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