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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Big Boy Leaves Home," Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of vehicle is the religious song about?
(a) A scooter
(b) A car
(c) A truck
(d) A train

2. What kind of community does Wright live in in Mississippi?
(a) Mixed community
(b) Hispanic community
(c) Irish community
(d) Black community

3. What does the white man force a black bellboy to do when the white man gets the girl pregnant?
(a) Kill the girl
(b) Educate her
(c) Pay for the abortion
(d) Marry her

4. What do the boys say Wright forgot to say?
(a) Hello
(b) Thank you
(c) Mister
(d) Sir

5. What is the name of the man who owns the swimming hole?
(a) John
(b) Harvey
(c) Philip
(d) James

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the matter with Wright's bicycle in this chapter?

2. What kind of neighborhood does Wright deliver groceries to?

3. What did Wright's mother do when Wright told her about his injury?

4. Why do the whites refer to the castrated bellboy as lucky?

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

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