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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Kenny's mother and Rose know one another?
(a) They were in the hospital at the same time when the boys were born.
(b) They live in the same apartment building.
(c) They are in the same union.
(d) They used to take their boys to the park together.

2. In Rose's apartment building, what do they say about the father of a young girl's baby?
(a) He's in college.
(b) He is in the service.
(c) He died in a car accident.
(d) He died in a boating accident.

3. Where is Butler injured after he rescues Benjie from the roof?
(a) Arm.
(b) Back.
(c) Ribs.
(d) Shoulder.

4. How much did Nigeria Greene and his wife pay for a ticket to see a Negro "writer-rascal" (96)?
(a) $50.
(b) $25.
(c) $45.
(d) $30.

5. When did Grandma get a lock on her door?
(a) When Benjie got home from the hospital.
(b) A month ago.
(c) When Benjie was in the hospital.
(d) 3 weeks ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reader and advisor's place smell like when Rose and her mother go?

2. Besides ice cream, what is in the house when Benjie comes home from the hospital?

3. What musician does Butler like to listen to, but Sweets' mama does not like?

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

5. How much money does Butler give Sweets on page 105?

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