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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Down by the Riverside," Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Wright's boss take the black woman to beat her?
(a) The back room
(b) The yard
(c) The front of the store
(d) The kitchen

2. Who is going to give Big Boy and Bobo a lift out of town?
(a) Tommy
(b) Peters
(c) Sanders
(d) Will

3. What does Mann want Bob to buy?
(a) A doctor
(b) Fur jackets
(c) A bike
(d) A boat

4. What is the name of the woman's fiance?
(a) David
(b) Paul
(c) Josh
(d) Jim

5. What phrase is Wright worried the white man in the elevator will find insulting if he said it?
(a) Thank you
(b) Top of the morning
(c) Morning has broken
(d) Good night

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the black maid forgive Wright for not arguing with the white man?

2. What does the police officer demand Wright to do?

3. What does Wright see on the floor in the back room?

4. What is the name of the main character in this story?

5. What does Wright have to do when he sees a white man in the elevator?

(see the answer key)

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