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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far does Nigeria believe they are past slavery?
(a) A quarter.
(b) Half.
(c) Two-thirds.
(d) A third.

2. When was the last time that Benjie father sent him a card?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Birthday.
(c) Valentine's day.
(d) Halloween.

3. Where was Butler 20 years ago?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Georgia.

4. Where would Nigeria's parents go for the Fourth of July?
(a) Grandparents' house.
(b) Beach.
(c) Country.
(d) Park.

5. How old is Benjie Johnson at the beginning of the book?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bags does Walter have to hustle in order to pay the cops five singles?

2. On page 44, who does Nigeria say said, "because it please me to try" (44)?

3. Who goes with Nigeria to take Benjie to the principal when he is stoned?

4. What lessons did Cohen complain about Nigeria giving?

5. How old does Benjie remember that he was when he had good times with his mother?

(see the answer key)

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