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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Wes's mother start college?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1970.

2. How old was Wes's mother when she came to the United States?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. From the early 1980s to the end of the decade, what percent did the murder rate rise in the Bronx?
(a) 49.
(b) 61.
(c) 73.
(d) 54.

4. Where did Justin live in Chapter 3?
(a) Pelham Parkway Houses.
(b) Morris Houses.
(c) Soundview Projects.
(d) Patterson Houses.

5. In Chapter 3 when Justin and Wes got off the subway, how long was the walk home?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Moore's mother Mary have to quit college?

2. Where did Wes live in Chapter Part 1?

3. Where did both Wes Moores grow up?

4. What is the date in Chapter 3?

5. Why was Moore behind bars for life?

(see the answer key)

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