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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 107 - 142).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jelly think might be his big break?
(a) A connection his uncle has with a record executive.
(b) A performance at a local venue called The Ring.
(c) A spot on a local television show.
(d) An audition at a big hip-hop concert coming up in town.

2. What does Michael find and ponder in his mother's old suitcase?
(a) An old pennant.
(b) A notebook of hers from when she was a school girl.
(c) A picture of her and Francis.
(d) A picture of her and his father.

3. What does Raj often wear?
(a) A sweatsuit.
(b) A Kangol hat.
(c) Shorts, no matter what the weather.
(d) A bandanna.

4. What is Michael's one memory of his and Francis's father?
(a) Their father angry and drunk.
(b) Their father dancing with Francis.
(c) Their father begging for a job.
(d) Their father in his casket.

5. Which neighbor of Michael's is kind but also intrusive at times?
(a) Lauralie.
(b) Mr. James.
(c) Farley.
(d) Mrs. Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one staple food that Ruth prepares regularly?

2. How does Michael think Jelly's audition goes?

3. Where does Michael's father live?

4. What does Michael put on the windows in Part II because of the heat?

5. What job does Ruth do in Part I, after Francis's death?

(see the answer key)

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