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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 29, 1989, Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lafeyette against the friendship between Rickey and Pharoah?
(a) He knows that Rickey is a thief.
(b) He worries that Rickey will take his place with Pharoah.
(c) He thinks someone is out to kill Rickey.
(d) He worries that Rickey will lead Pharoah into trouble.

2. What does Pharoah put on and spend thirty minutes grooming himself before the party?
(a) a new Blackhawks jacket
(b) a white jogging suit
(c) a green shorts set
(d) a new blue suit

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

4. Bird Leg's cousin, Rickey, is full of rage. Why?
(a) He cannot get into the gang.
(b) He is always getting beat up.
(c) He witnessed Bird Leg's death.
(d) He is abused by a teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Pharoah do in his secret place?

2. Who makes up Rickey's gang?

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

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

5. How have the stadium's owners, the Wirz family, changed the character of the neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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