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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who runs the hot, new cabaret in Harlem?
(a) The mayor of New York.
(b) A Jewish man.
(c) A black woman.
(d) Zeddy Plummer.

2. What is Billy Biasse's nickname?
(a) Billy Blue.
(b) Billy the Wolf.
(c) Billy the Kid.
(d) Blubbering Billy.

3. What job does Jake have in Chapter 5?
(a) Bartender.
(b) Dining car worker.
(c) Longshoreman.
(d) Plumber.

4. What does Susy threaten two men with who get in a fight over a betting pot?
(a) Her big dog.
(b) A shotgun.
(c) A heavy frying pan.
(d) Her bodyguard.

5. What was Jake's job before enlisting in the military?
(a) Farm hand.
(b) Dining car worker.
(c) Longshoreman.
(d) Construction worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has a thing going with Strawberry Lips in Chapter 7?

2. Who challenges Zeddy?

3. What does Jake learn about his new job in Chapter 5?

4. How much does Jake agree to pay for companionship in Chapter 2?

5. What two dishes does Zeddy say Miss Curdy cooks well?

(see the answer key)

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