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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the children think will happen to them at the park?
(a) They will be bored.
(b) They will get hurt on the basketball court.
(c) They will make friends.
(d) They will get beaten.

2. What does Gunnar do in the store?
(a) Talks to the sales clerks.
(b) Helps the janitor.
(c) Read books.
(d) Try out the merchandise.

3. Why did Gunnar get in trouble sometimes at the beach?
(a) For being black.
(b) For getting in fists fights.
(c) For playing pranks.
(d) For fishing off the pier.

4. Why doesn't Compton return home one night?
(a) He runs away from home.
(b) He dies during the trip.
(c) He falls in love with a girl in Washington.
(d) Lincoln wants him in Washington all the time.

5. What did the Gun Totin' Hooligans carry in their early days instead of guns?
(a) Switchblades.
(b) Blow darts and spears.
(c) Staffs.
(d) Chains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the audience shocked by Gunnar's speech?

2. What seems to happen whenever Gunnar tries to make friends?

3. What do Gunnar and Nick and some other boys do at school on Monday?

4. What is the status of Gunnar's parents' relationship?

5. What happens after more children arrive at the swings?

(see the answer key)

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