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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gunnar, in a sarcastic fashion, think he should get when people say he is a new black leader?
(a) More money.
(b) A black leather jacket.
(c) A scepter.
(d) A crown.

2. What is one thing about Gunnar that shocks a young black man Gunnar stops for directions?
(a) Gunnar's clothes.
(b) That he asked directions from a stranger.
(c) That Gunnar had on pink tennis shoes.
(d) That he didn't pay him for information.

3. Who rescues Gunnar and Yoshiko at the L.A. airport?
(a) Gunnar's father.
(b) Betty and Veronica.
(c) Gunnar's sisters.
(d) Psycho Loco.

4. What is the park near Gunnar's house like?
(a) The park has a small creek and a lot of palm trees.
(b) A dangerous, littered mess.
(c) The playground equipment is too young for Gunnar.
(d) It is mostly a place where older boys play basketball.

5. What topic do Gunnar and his friends discuss one night after leaving a club?
(a) Graduation.
(b) State basketball championship.
(c) Police harassment.
(d) The girls at the club.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Franz do for the rest of his life?

3. Who comes to ask Gunnar about his speech?

4. Why does Gunnar's mother decide they need to move?

5. Where do Yoshiko and Gunnar go from the beach?

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