The Fortress of Solitude Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Dylan consider Mingus's being caught and featured in the papers as Aeroman as a betrayal? (from Part 1, Chapter 14 - Part 2, Liner Note)

Because Mingus does not give Dylan any credit for being the original Aeroman.

Because Mingus cannot commit crimes and claim to be a crimefighter as Aeroman.

Because he believes it to be a message of some kind regarding their friendship.

Because Mingus gives away Dylan's identity in the article.

2.

Why does Rachel insist her son go outside to play? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 - 6)

So he will lose his whiteness.

So he will get used to gentrification.

So he does not grow up sheltered.

So he will come to understand the realities of thug life.

3.

Why does Dylan keep a shrine to his childhood? (from Part 3: Chapters 1 - 7)

Because Dylan is going to be moving back to Dean Street for good.

Because Dylan is an overgrown child who is unable to function in any way as an adult.

Because Dylan is racist.

Because his childhood has meant so much to him and he misses it so much.

4.

What drug does Mingus begin using, only to convince Dylan to try it as well? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 - 6)

Acid.

Marijuana.

Cocaine.

Crack.

5.

Why does Mingus not want to talk about the wealthy people who have been visiting his father? (from Part 1, Chapters 7 - 13)

Because Mingus does not want his friends to know he will soon be moving.

Because Mingus does not want anyone to rob from his father.

Because Mingus is actually the one who has been received wealthy visitors.

Because it runs contrary to the nature and atmosphere of the neighborhood.

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