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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard hesitate in engaging in thievery in the hotel?
(a) He earns enough
(b) It is immoral
(c) It is not work the risk
(d) He likes his boss

2. What is Mencken famous as?
(a) A short story writer
(b) An essayist and critic
(c) A novelist
(d) A journalist

3. Who joins Richard in Memphis?
(a) His brother and mother
(b) His father
(c) His grandmother
(d) His Uncle Tom

4. What kind of animal bites Richard?
(a) Dog
(b) Squirrel
(c) Hamster
(d) Snake

5. What is the name of Maggie's husband?
(a) David
(b) Chicken man
(c) Hoskins
(d) Leach

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard's mother force him to do with the dead kitten?

2. What does Richard have to call his aunt in class?

3. How does Richard help Granny to request money from her relatives?

4. What does Richard have to fight Uncle Tom off with?

5. What is Richard able to steal from the next white family he works for?

(see the answer key)

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