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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sweet Jones say that he hates about Blood during their first formal meeting?
(a) Blood's attitude towards pimping.
(b) Blood's attitude towarrds him (Sweet Jones).
(c) Blood's constant grinning.
(d) Blood's clothes.

2. Where does Bobby enroll in college?
(a) University of Indiana.
(b) Howard University.
(c) Tuskegee University.
(d) University of Chicago.

3. What does Bobby's biological father want to do with him as a baby?
(a) Leave him on the steps of the Catholic Church.
(b) Take him to the police station.
(c) Use him to make money.
(d) Leave him at the hotel.

4. What is the total time lapse of Chapter 6?
(a) One day.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three hours.

5. What happens within hours of Runt and Blood's arrival in the Chapter 5 setting?
(a) Runt meets an old trick.
(b) Runt and Blood have a fight.
(c) Blood's wallet and Runt's jewelry are stolen.
(d) Blood finds the perfect place for them to live.

6. How does Blood know the things he knows about Sweet Jones (like his essential motivation)?
(a) Blood intuits most of them.
(b) Runt found out by talking to his working girls.
(c) Glass Top told him.
(d) Sweet Jones enjoys sharing his life story and feelings with Blood.

7. Who is Chris's husband?
(a) Carl.
(b) Leroy.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Lance.

8. Chapter 3 describes Blood's participation in a con against Pepper which ultimately backfires. What is the original objective of the con?
(a) Theft.
(b) Blackmail.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Rape.

9. What are the primary enticements for Blood in the life and career of a pimp?
(a) Power and women.
(b) Easy living and waking up late.
(c) Power and easy money.
(d) Sex and easy money.

10. How does Blood come to view Sweet Jones?
(a) As the pinnacle of pimping success.
(b) As a warning of the dangers of his newfound career.
(c) As the epitome of what not to be as a pimp.
(d) As a younger brother.

11. How does Blood feel about Chris leaving when her husband takes her away?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He regrets her leaving.
(c) He is confident she will come back.
(d) He is crushed.

12. How does Blood meet Melody?
(a) Her car is broken down.
(b) Her pimp introduces them.
(c) She is working in his hotel.
(d) In a bar.

13. Who is Blood told is the most successful pimp in the area (Chapter 5 setting)?
(a) Sweet Jones.
(b) Pretty Boy Junior.
(c) Pretty Preston.
(d) Poison.

14. How long does Bobby spend in Reformatory?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 24 months.
(d) 10 months.

15. At what age does Bobby graduate high school?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the beating with the wire, Runt leaves and still has not returned by what time?

2. Before sending Runt out for her first night of work for him, what does Blood tell her?

3. Before marrying a rich man, what was Pepper doing?

4. What happens to Henry after Mama and Bobby leave him for Steve?

5. After his initial meeting with Runt, where does Blood go before leaving the city?

(see the answer keys)

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