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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Indian time mean?
(a) Time is in the mind of the white man.
(b) You are never too early.
(c) Events occur when they occur.
(d) You are never too late.

2. In what year does Johnson say he faked his death?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1932.
(c) He didn't fake his death.
(d) 1938.

3. What does Victor do before Thomas can play a song?
(a) Throw dirt in Thomas's eye.
(b) Break one of Thomas's fingers.
(c) Smash the guitar.
(d) Take a drink from his whiskey flask.

4. Why won't Robert shake hands with Thomas?
(a) Robert has the flu.
(b) The Gentleman might hear.
(c) Thomas is a Native American.
(d) Robert is holding his guitar case in his right hand.

5. What will Thomas have to do if he cannot play a song on the guitar?
(a) Quit telling stories.
(b) Quit drinking.
(c) Leave the reservation.
(d) Get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Junior get fired?

2. How many generations has Big Mom seen come and go?

3. What does Thomas suggest as a name for the band?

4. What does Junior do for work?

5. What is the name of the Indian reservation where a black man comes at the beginning of the book?

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