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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, 1964-1970, Learning About Friendship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does a black shoeshine man influence Falwell?
(a) By praying with Falwell in the airport.
(b) By the man's faith in God that justice would be done.
(c) By asking to join Falwell's church.
(d) By denouncing Falwell to the man's shoeshine customers.

2. What image does Mel have in his mind from Noni's words?
(a) The fires of hell.
(b) The gifts of nature.
(c) None as she was not much of a speaker.
(d) The light of heaven.

3. How does Mel say he appears on the outside in high school?
(a) Comical.
(b) Happy.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Serene.

4. How does Mel feel when Lyla asks him to dance?
(a) He feels sinful.
(b) He is self conscious.
(c) He has fun.
(d) He feels trapped.

5. By whom was a friend of Mel's murdered?
(a) A male prostitute.
(b) A gang.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A member of a biker group.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the Civil Rights issues in the United States, what does Falwell believe should be the Christian's focus?

2. In what capacity does Mel serve in his high school?

3. What does Mel regret about his time during the civil rights era?

4. Whose symbolic child does Mel consider himself to be?

5. How is Mel able to perform sexually with Lyla?

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