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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. Turner told Elwood upon their first meeting that he hailed from what city?
(a) Houston.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Galveston.
(d) Gainesville.

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

3. Elwood decided in Chapter 8 that he would get out of Nickel how many months before the judge's sentence was up?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. In what building at Nickel was the basement termed "Lovers' Lane" located?
(a) The black schoolhouse.
(b) The White House.
(c) The dining hall.
(d) The white schoolhouse.

5. 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?
(a) Black hair products.
(b) Black newspapers.
(c) Artwork by black visual artists.
(d) Novels by black writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of Elwood's body did he experience severe twinges of pain once he reached adulthood?

2. To what word did Turner keep returning when he thought about Elwood's personality?

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

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 part of Turner's escape fantasy did he consider especially important to share with Elwood?

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