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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fall 1987 - Spring 1988, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the boys hurry home from the tracks as the sun goes down?
(a) the area is too dangerous at night
(b) they might get lost
(c) a train is coming
(d) their parents will be worried

2. How is Bird Leg killed?
(a) eating spoiled food
(b) run over by a train
(c) stabbed in the back
(d) shot in the chest

3. What is Bird Leg dressed in at his funeral?
(a) a white jogging suit
(b) his basketball uniform
(c) jeans and T-shirt
(d) a new suit

4. What evidence is there that Pharoah is comfortable in a classroom?
(a) He makes everyone laugh.
(b) He stutters less.
(c) He sits on the front row.
(d) He has no trouble breathing.

5. Where do the larger boys play when they visit the railway tracks?
(a) in the tall weeds
(b) under a box car
(c) on the tracks
(d) in an empty box car

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is LaJoe's childhood friend?

2. When another person is killed, why do Lafeyette and Pharoah refuse to go to the funeral?

3. Why will Jimmie Lee not let Horner project boys join his gang and even warns them to stay away from drugs and gangs?

4. Why does Pharoah love school?

5. What does Pharoah bury outside the projects?

(see the answer key)

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