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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the City and His Mother's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the girls arrive at Mildred Harper's house, what does Mildred do?
(a) Mildred slaps them for daring to come to her house.
(b) Mildred calls for Gladys to answer the door.
(c) Mildred feeds them a dinner of fried chicken, string beans, potato salad, and rolls.
(d) Mildred shoves Gladys and a box of possessions into the car and walks away.

2. How does the protagonist of "The Store" get by day-to-day without a job?
(a) He lives with his mother.
(b) He finds food and shelter around dumpsters.
(c) He steals necessary items from local stores.
(d) He lives with his girlfriend.

3. What does Cassandra call Rhonda Ferguson's father?
(a) Sir.
(b) Mr. Ferguson.
(c) Daddy Ferguson.
(d) Fergie.

4. How does the protagonist of "The Store" respond to the police officer who confronts him about jay-walking?
(a) The protagonist respectfully apologizes.
(b) The protagonist runs.
(c) The protagonist challenges the officer, arguing that the light was still green.
(d) The protagonist tells an ill-received joke.

5. What does Cassandra do instead of attending class?
(a) Cassandra fantasizes about killing her brother-in-law.
(b) Cassandra cares for her niece.
(c) Cassandra sits outside the classroom antagonizing her teacher.
(d) Cassandra drives around town looking for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", where was the protagonist's first job?

2. What time is it when Melanie approaches Cassandra while she is sitting in her brother-in-law's car?

3. What school does Lonney attend part-time?

4. Where do Cassandra's sister and brother-in-law live?

5. How long did Pearl think babies needed to breastfeed in order to be healthy?

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