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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the dancing girl first appears in the show, what is she wearing?
(a) A long, full yellow dress.
(b) A long, slinky red dress.
(c) A black leotard.
(d) A pink dress with short skirts.

2. In Chapter 4, for what is the preacher's audience waiting?
(a) The doctor.
(b) Soup tickets.
(c) A cab.
(d) The bus.

3. What two things set Pete apart from the Rum Alley tenement crowd?
(a) His education and experience.
(b) His age and occupation.
(c) His height and weight.
(d) His clothing and manners.

4. What does Jimmie's father do to the two fighting boys?
(a) Screams at them.
(b) Punches them.
(c) Pours beer on them.
(d) Kicks them.

5. What day does Maggie expect Pete to return?
(a) Friday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmie believe fine clothing represents?

2. What does Mudder do to Jimmie in Chapter 2 that makes him scream in pain?

3. What does Jimmie threaten to do to Maggie if she does not "shut up"?

4. In the opening scene of Chapter 1, what are the boys throwing at each other?

5. What time do Pete and Maggie arrive back at the apartment after the show?

(see the answer key)

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