View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer 1988, Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had happened to Urica after her mother, her four-year-old sister, and her mother's boyfriend were killed?
(a) She had hid under a box and the killers did not see her.
(b) She went into shock and could not speak.
(c) She was taken to LaJoe to care for her.
(d) She was stabbed forty-eight times but miraculously survived

2. What is keeping Pharoah out of school?
(a) a teacher's strike that lingers for weeks
(b) a serious case of measels
(c) nothing to wear
(d) fear of gang members

3. What accusation is brought against LaJoe?
(a) gambling
(b) drug dealing
(c) child abuse
(d) welfare fraud

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

5. What does Lafeyette hear someone was doing when he got his legs run over by a train?
(a) sleeping
(b) walking on the railroad ties
(c) hunting for snakes
(d) hopping a moving box car

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pharoah's stutter much less noticeable?

2. Why does LaJoe hope that Dawn is successful?

3. What are two main threats to the safety of Lafeyette and Pharoah at the Henry Horner Homes?

4. What is the last word Pharoah is given to spell?

5. What treats does LaJoe buy for the children?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 289 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample