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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Gunnar and his sisters told when others arrive at the park?
(a) They have to pay a dime each to use the park.
(b) They are not allowed to use the swings.
(c) They are in a gang's turf.
(d) They can use the swings only on the west side of the park.

3. To where does Gunnar's family move?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Los Diablos.

4. What type of social situation does Gunnar hate the most?
(a) School clubs.
(b) Parties.
(c) Dances.
(d) Pep rallies.

5. What does Gunnar say The White Boy Shuffle is?
(a) His memoir.
(b) His stand-up comedy routines.
(c) His ideas on African American culture.
(d) His ideas on white American culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Euripides Kaufman's position in life?

2. What did the Gun Totin' Hooligans do together originally?

3. For what is Franz assigned on the plantation where he lives?

4. Why is Wolfgang fired?

5. What issue does Gunnar's elementary school take to absurd levels?

(see the answer key)

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