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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mama and James get ready to leave after they have eaten, why does Mama stop at the door and go back into the store?
(a) She asks the woman if she can buy some salt meat.
(b) She thanks the man and the woman again.
(c) She asks for more milk.
(d) She asks to see the garbage cans.

2. Where is the heater inside the cafe?
(a) By the kitchen.
(b) Against the wall.
(c) Against a cabinet.
(d) By the front door.

3. What town does Mama and James go to?
(a) Bridgeford.
(b) Bayonne.
(c) Owensville.
(d) Old Town.

4. Who says, "done forgot the heart absolutely" when someone else in the office suggests that men should listen to their heads and not their hearts?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The boy with the book.
(c) The woman with the two sweaters.
(d) James.

5. What color of coat does James want to get for his Mama?
(a) Red.
(b) Pink.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young black man waiting in the dentist's office say should be questioned?

2. Who is the protagonist of the story?

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

4. Why is the tip of Monsieur Bayonne's finger hard?

5. Who says, "James, hit the floor"?

(see the answer key)

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