1. In Chapter 31, McCall begins dating what girl who becomes pregnant after a few months?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Denise.
(c) Valerie.
(d) Yvette.

2. After the birth of his daughter, McCall gives in to pressure to do what?
(a) Marry.
(b) Move back home.
(c) Work two jobs.
(d) Move to D.C.

3. What kind of vehicle does McCall's stepfather drive that is also a cause for tension at McCall's job?
(a) An Oldsmobile.
(b) A work truck.
(c) A Cadillac.
(d) An Eldorado.

4. After McCall is challenged by someone in Chapter 40, what does he do?
(a) Knocks the person down.
(b) Pulls a gun.
(c) Walks away.
(d) Drives on by.

5. McCall realizes that he disagrees with the practice of women holding inferior positions in the home so he eventually does what, as noted in Chapter 26?
(a) Helps his wife overcome this teaching.
(b) Writes a paper about the injustice of this principle.
(c) Joins a group to fight this principle.
(d) Drops out of religious meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. After St. Brides, McCall notes that he understands why so many return to prison so quickly after freedom because jail provides jail, housing, and ___ for inmates.

2. In 1988, who quits the Atlanta Journal-Constitution because of a disagreement with the "bigwigs?"

3. As McCall learns more about what process, he finally makes a career choice?

4. Besides McCall's brothers, stepfather and mother, who else lives with the family when they move into their new housing development home?

5. What is the name of the boy shot in McCall's front yard?

(see the answer key)

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