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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. What do the boys use to hunt for garter snakes?
(a) railroad spikes
(b) spades
(c) a crowbar
(d) a cat

2. What are two main threats to the safety of Lafeyette and Pharoah at the Henry Horner Homes?
(a) food and education
(b) rats and snakes
(c) gun battles and gang influences
(d) trains and busses

3. What is going on when Pharoah and the triplets come home from school three days after Lafeyette's birthday?
(a) a family reunion
(b) a surprise party
(c) painting the apartment
(d) a gun battle

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

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

Short Answer 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?

2. Bird Leg's cousin, Rickey, is full of rage. Why?

3. Who is LaJoe's childhood friend?

4. What occurs with LaShawn and her two children, boyfriend, and boyfriend's brother ?

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

(see the answer key)

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