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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Big Boy Leaves Home," Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the white children throw at Wright and his friends?
(a) Wine bottles
(b) Knives
(c) Water
(d) Milk bottles

2. Which of the following subjects is Wright not allowed to talk about with his white employees?
(a) The Civil War
(b) Money
(c) Independence
(d) Baseball

3. What is Wright's job at the clothing store?
(a) Accountant
(b) Salesman
(c) Cleaner
(d) Porter

4. What is the matter with Wright's bicycle in this chapter?
(a) The frame snaps
(b) It has a buckled wheel
(c) It has a flat tire
(d) The brakes don't work

5. What is Wright's role at the hotel?
(a) Receptionist
(b) Cleaner
(c) Messenger
(d) Bellboy

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Wright before he leaves his job?

2. Where does Wright's boss take the black woman to beat her?

3. Why do the boys make up words?

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

5. Who do Big Boy and Bobo try to avoid on the way home?

(see the answer key)

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