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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 is Pharoah worried that even if he achieves a high school diploma, he will not be able to get out of the projects?
(a) Everyone will think he forged the diploma.
(b) Dawn has been unable to escape.
(c) There will only be poor jobs available for blacks.
(d) His brother in prison will alarm people.

2. Why can LaJoe not defend herself well against the accusations?
(a) She has no transportation to the hearing.
(b) She is too timid.
(c) She is guilty.
(d) She has no education.

3. What event caused riots in the area around the Blackhawk stadium?
(a) the Kent State shootings
(b) the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
(c) the death of Robert Kennedy
(d) the Chicago riots at the Democratic convention

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

5. What does the racist policeman say to Lafeyette at the stadium?
(a) The white people don't have money to give to niggers.
(b) You black kids are all pushing dope.
(c) Black kids all belong to gangs.
(d) There's no room for black trash here.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why will Pharaoh not wear his nylon jacket with the Blackhawk logo?

3. What does Lafeyette fantasize about having in the future?

4. What causes Gwen Anderson to vomit in the basement?

5. Who is the only one LaJoe tells about the situation with the welfare board?

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