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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring 1989, Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the vacancy rate at Horner increase?
(a) old people kept dying off
(b) a typhoid outbreak
(c) an increase in the number of murders
(d) rumors of planned gentrification

2. What does Pharoah warn his friends about in the basement?
(a) vampire bats
(b) poisonous snakes
(c) human-headed cats
(d) evil spirits

3. When does Pharoah realize something is wrong?
(a) when they start eating a lot of peanut butter sandwiches
(b) when Lafeyette starts talking about joining a gang
(c) when LaJoe doesn't come home with groceries as usual
(d) when the electricity is shut off

4. Why will Pharaoh not wear his nylon jacket with the Blackhawk logo?
(a) It is old and faded.
(b) The logo is almost falling off.
(c) It has a big hole in it.
(d) Several boys have been murdered for their jackets.

5. Who is the only one LaJoe tells about the situation with the welfare board?
(a) Rochelle
(b) LaFeyette
(c) Paul
(d) Terrance

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can LaJoe not defend herself well against the accusations?

2. Who owns the luxury home with a marble staircase, sunken tub and Jacuzzi?

3. Why is Pharoah worried that even if he achieves a high school diploma, he will not be able to get out of the projects?

4. Who is the newly appointed housing manager of Horner Homes?

5. What accusation is brought against LaJoe?

(see the answer key)

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