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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. Who is the first person Big Boys tells about what happened?
(a) His brother
(b) His father
(c) His mother
(d) His sister

2. What does Wright do to avoid saying thank you?
(a) Runs away
(b) Sneezes
(c) Smiles
(d) Drops his packages

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

4. What does Wright see on the floor in the back room?
(a) Blood
(b) Semen
(c) A whip
(d) Beer

5. What does the police officer demand Wright to do?
(a) Undress
(b) Tell a joke
(c) Lie on the floor
(d) Dance

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following subjects is Wright not allowed to talk about with his white employees?

4. What do the boys say Wright forgot to say?

5. What religion is the man who lends Wright his library card?

(see the answer key)

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