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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Big Midnight Special, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seth tell Winfield about Elgin in this section?
(a) He's a quack.
(b) He's an undercover cop.
(c) He's a former drug addict.
(d) He's a homosexual.

2. What drug does Elgin prescribe for Winfield?
(a) Codeine.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Benzedrine.
(d) Morphine.

3. Where does Boudreaux find a job after he breaks his hand?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A food factory.
(c) A clothing store.
(d) A sport store.

4. What advice does Boudreaux give Broussard in this section?
(a) How to rest without the guards seeing you.
(b) How to work a pick without getting exhausted.
(c) How to find a woman in jail.
(d) How to talk to the guards and still get what you want.

5. What does Broussard claim has affected LeBlanc's mental state?
(a) The war.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Drugs.
(d) A woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avery's father think could ruin Avery's life?

2. Why doesn't Winfeld want to work for Lathrop?

3. What does Lathrop want Winfield to do for him?

4. What is the title of Book II?

5. In what month do they begin cutting the cane?

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