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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 45 - 103).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Zeke so happy when Horace said he wanted to run track?
(a) He was happy to see Horace doing something that might win him a college scholarship.
(b) He was happy to see Horace doing something that would help him make friends.
(c) He was happy to see Horace doing something other than reading.
(d) He was happy to see Horace doing something that would build his muscle.

2. What does Horace begin to realize about the effects of being his grandfather's grandson as he gets older?
(a) Horace's grandfather has been nasty to many people, so people treat Horace badly.
(b) A lot of people owe his grandfather money, so they are especially nice to Horace.
(c) Horace's grandfather can pull strings with politicians, so people try to get Horace to put in a good word for them with his grandfather.
(d) His grandfather is respected in the community, so people treat Horace better than they would many other kids his age.

3. How did Zeke feel about his father?
(a) He worshiped him.
(b) He hated him.
(c) He feared him.
(d) He resented him.

4. Which librarian does Horace encounter in the section titled White Sorcery?
(a) Mr. Warrington.
(b) Mrs. Stokes.
(c) Mr. Hightower.
(d) Mrs. Storkes.

5. What does Horace's friend John Anthony call him?
(a) The Comeback Kid.
(b) The Man of the Hour.
(c) The Miracle Worker.
(d) The Great Black Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Zeke's wife?

2. Which animal did Horace consider changing himself into at first?

3. Who stopped the fight between the two men over Amy Williams from Zeke's youth?

4. Who is Jimmy's wife?

5. Why does Zeke feel he has to be especially polite to Jimmy in the section titled December 8, 1985, 9:30 a.m.?

(see the answer key)

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