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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 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 of his love for children
(c) because the Horner boys are too undernourished
(d) because he only uses boys from other projects

2. What occurs with LaShawn and her two children, boyfriend, and boyfriend's brother ?
(a) They all move into the Rivers' apartment.
(b) They are all killed in a gang war.
(c) They steal LaJoe's food stamps.
(d) They help LaJoe move out of Horner.

3. What happened to LaJoe's older sister?
(a) She got pregnant and ran away.
(b) She was murdered.
(c) She got bone cancer and died.
(d) She became a prostitute.

4. Who is LaJoe's childhood friend?
(a) LaBelle
(b) Lila Mae
(c) Rochelle
(d) Raquel

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys use to hunt for garter snakes?

2. Why does Pharoah love school?

3. What type of person is Rickey?

4. Where do the larger boys play when they visit the railway tracks?

5. What is keeping Pharoah out of school?

(see the answer key)

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