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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer 1989, Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pharoah work on his stutter?
(a) tongue twisters
(b) saying the words and letters slowly
(c) talking very softly
(d) using hand motions

2. Why will Jimmie Lee not let Horner project boys join his gang and even warns them to stay away from drugs and gangs?
(a) because they are too young
(b) because the Horner boys are too undernourished
(c) because he only uses boys from other projects
(d) because of his love for children

3. What prison sentence was given to Jimmie Lee?
(a) life in prison
(b) the electric chair
(c) the maximum term of thirty years
(d) twenty years without parole

4. Why does Pharoah love school?
(a) It is a safe place where he can excel without fear.
(b) He likes to be with the girls.
(c) He gets a free breakfast at school.
(d) It is his chance to get out of the projects.

5. Where does Pharoah go with Lafeyette and Rickey and some other friends?
(a) the the top of Horner Homes
(b) to the museum of modern art
(c) window shopping at discount stores on Chicago Avenue
(d) to visit Bird Leg's grave

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening outside when Lafeyette doesn't move off the couch and continues to calmly watch television?

2. How old was LaJoe when she first came to the Henry Horner Projects?

3. Why does Lafeyette not want to play basketball with the project boys?

4. Why is eight-year-old Urica Winder in court?

5. What captivates Pharoah at Erol's Video Club?

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