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

2. On what night of the week did a particular Nickel staff member like to inflict sexual abuse on Clinton Smith?
(a) Thursdays.
(b) Tuesdays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Saturdays.

3. On the last day of school, Mr. Hill gave Elwood a book by which black writer?
(a) Lucille Clifton.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) James Baldwin.
(d) Zora Neale Hurston.

4. How many afternoons did Elwood spend at the Richmond Hotel after the trick was played on him with the use of encyclopedias?
(a) 9.
(b) 1.
(c) 30.
(d) 3.

5. The end of the Prologue introduces Elwood the Nickel Boy in what way?
(a) His name was Elwood Curtis.
(b) He was called Elwood Curtis.
(c) He liked to be called Elwood Curtis.
(d) He went by the name of Elwood Curtis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Harper told Elwood that the state had recently "cracked down" (89) on Nickel's selling-off of what materials meant for the white students?

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

4. In what month did Mr. Hill visit Elwood in order to tell him about the college program for high school students?

5. Turner told Elwood upon their first meeting that he hailed from what city?

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