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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 14-16 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Elwood recalled looking up which word in his encyclopedia volume after reading "Dr. King's speech in the Defender" (170)?
(a) Agape.
(b) Bumptious contact.
(c) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(d) Pathos.

2. In what capacity did Yvette work for the adult Elwood within his moving company?
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Human Resources director.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Caterer.

3. Turner got jealous sometimes when Elwood's grandmother Harriet brought Elwood which items during her visits?
(a) Books.
(b) Puzzles.
(c) Letters.
(d) Snacks.

4. What subject did Mr. Hill teach at Lincoln High School when he talked to Elwood about taking college classes during Elwood's senior year?
(a) Music.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Chemistry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which student was often moved back and forth between the white campus and black campus of Nickel during Elwood's incarceration?

2. How old was Harper at the time of Elwood's incarceration at Nickel?

3. Turner told Elwood that he would acquire clothing from what source if he were to ever escape from Nickel?

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

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

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