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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was James doing beside the trap while Mama was over by the fence?
(a) He was talking to Auntie.
(b) He was trapping another bird.
(c) He was crying.
(d) He was trying to run away.

2. When James and Mama get back to the dentist's office, what can't they do?
(a) Smell smoke.
(b) Open the door.
(c) Talk to the nurse.
(d) See the doctor.

3. While James and his Mama are waiting for the bus at the beginning of Chapter 4, what does James want to say?
(a) "Ouch".
(b) "Mama, I'm in pain".
(c) Swear words.
(d) "It ain't coming yet".

4. James explains to the reader in Chapter 10 that Mama doesn't like James to do what?
(a) Walk too fast.
(b) Talk to himself.
(c) Wipe his nose.
(d) Crybaby stuff.

5. What does James think is the occupation of the young black man in the dentist's waiting room?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I'm questioning the world" while waiting in the dentist's office after someone states that they are mad at the world?

2. Where did Mama "get" the bird to kill it?

3. What is the young black man waiting in the dentist's office holding?

4. In the opening of Chapter 10, what building does James see a clock on?

5. James is so cold by the end of Chapter 10 that he wants to do what?

(see the answer key)

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