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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 39-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Benjie call Nigeria when he takes him down to the principal and requests that his parents be notified?
(a) Oreo Cookie.
(b) Nigger.
(c) Crow.
(d) Ape.

2. What does Nigeria remember eating on New Year's for good luck?
(a) Sweet potato pie.
(b) Peas and rice.
(c) Chitlins.
(d) Pork rinds.

3. How does Walter say that horse is being hauled into the United States?
(a) By the ton.
(b) 10-15 tons at a time.
(c) 5-10 tons at a time.
(d) Several tons at a time.

4. Before Benjie, how many times has Butler seen 13-year-old junkies?
(a) 4 or 5 times.
(b) At least 10 times.
(c) Never.
(d) 2 or 3 times.

5. How long does the principal have until he can retire?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day did Benjie and his mother used to go buy a Sunday newspaper?

2. What is the name of Benjie's father?

3. Where would Nigeria's parents go for the Fourth of July?

4. On page 52, how long has it been since Rose met Butler?

5. Where did Jimmy-Lee's uncle go instead of giving him birthday money?

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