1. How many times does the narrator say he has experienced direct discrimination based on race in Chapter 13?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Five times.
(d) Once.

2. At what time does the narrator say that Hominy would show up for work each day in Chapter 6?
(a) 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.
(b) 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.
(c) 2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
(d) 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.

3. At what time each day on Monday through Friday would Hominy appear by the narrator's truck to segregate Dickens in Chapter 20?
(a) 1:00 p.m.
(b) 2:00 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 3:00 p.m.

4. What Californian fast food chain does the narrator describe newcomers being fascinated with in Chapter 9?
(a) Five Guys Burgers.
(b) Rob Roy Burger.
(c) Jack-in-the-Box.
(d) In-N-Out Burger.

5. Where is Kinshasa located?
(a) The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(b) Haiti.
(c) The Pacific Coast Mountain Range.
(d) The Appalachian Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from the novel refers to the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, particularly by giving them jobs?

2. Why did the narrator's father flee to Canada?

3. Whose theory of cognitive development is cited in Chapter 1?

4. What is the area of Harlem paired with by City Match?

5. Who killed the narrator's father?

(see the answer key)

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