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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard's boss say a dog's bite cannot hurt?
(a) A strong boy
(b) A builder
(c) A nigger
(d) A man

2. What does Richard threaten Addie with at home?
(a) A knife
(b) An ax
(c) A tomahawk
(d) A gun

3. What does Richard tell the woman he wants to be?
(a) A scientist
(b) A doctor
(c) A writer
(d) A lawyer

4. What does Uncle Clark assign Richard with as soon as he arrives?
(a) A proper job
(b) Homework
(c) A writing task
(d) Chores

5. What does Richard typically eat for dinner?
(a) Greens
(b) Spaghetti
(c) Potatos
(d) Bread and milk

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nathan work as a night porter?

2. What does Brother Mance sell?

3. What kind of church does Richard attend with his mother?

4. What does Wright do after he gives his speech?

5. What do the white youths smash into Richard's face?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Richard think about the popular contention that black people lead passionate, emotional lives?

2. What happens when Richard makes a delivery to a white neighborhood in Chapter 9?

3. What does Richard eat for his meals in Jackson?

4. What does Richard learn about the brother of one of his classmates?

5. How does Richard's boss respond when Richard tells him he was bitten by his dog?

6. What does Richard do with the money he steals?

7. How does Richard cut his ear?

8. How do people respond to Richard's ambitions to become a writer in Chapter 7?

9. Why can Richard not keep his promise to his mother not to fight white children?

10. Why does Richard fight his Uncle Tom?

(see the answer keys)

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