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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) Milk bottles
(b) Water
(c) Wine bottles
(d) Knives

2. What do Lester, Buck and Bobo plan to do to Big Boy?
(a) Scare him
(b) Pin him down
(c) Knife him
(d) Tickle him

3. Why do the boys make up words?
(a) To develop a new language
(b) To find rhymes
(c) To make jokes
(d) To confuse people

4. What city does Wright move to in this section?
(a) Louisville
(b) Paris
(c) Chicago
(d) Memphis

5. Why does the black maid forgive Wright for not arguing with the white man?
(a) He had no choice
(b) He has promised to marry her
(c) He is beautiful
(d) The white man was a wimp

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of vehicle is the religious song about?

2. What phrase is Wright worried the white man in the elevator will find insulting if he said it?

3. What does Wright's boss offer him in the back room?

4. Where do Big Boy and his friends go?

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

(see the answer key)

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