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

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

3. What do Lafeyette, Pharoah and their friends do at Chicago Blackhawk and Bulls games?
(a) wash cars while attendees watch the games
(b) offer to protect parked cars for game attendees
(c) collect empty drink cans to recycle
(d) help park cars

4. What is the rumor going around the projects?
(a) that the rents will all go up when they clean it up
(b) that the tenants will be charged for all the damage to the place
(c) that the city plans to tear the buildings down for a new stadium
(d) that they will all be evicted so the place can be rebuilt

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

Short Answer 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?

2. What does Pharoah warn his friends about in the basement?

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

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

5. What accusation is brought against LaJoe?

(see the answer key)

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