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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring 1989, Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accusation is brought against LaJoe?
(a) child abuse
(b) welfare fraud
(c) drug dealing
(d) gambling

2. Who is the newly appointed housing manager of Horner Homes?
(a) Gwen Anderson
(b) John Daly
(c) Mr. Rogers
(d) LaJoe Rivers

3. What is the rumor going around the projects?
(a) that the city plans to tear the buildings down for a new stadium
(b) that the rents will all go up when they clean it up
(c) that the tenants will be charged for all the damage to the place
(d) that they will all be evicted so the place can be rebuilt

4. What does the racist policeman say to Lafeyette at the stadium?
(a) The white people don't have money to give to niggers.
(b) You black kids are all pushing dope.
(c) There's no room for black trash here.
(d) Black kids all belong to gangs.

5. When does Pharoah realize something is wrong?
(a) when LaJoe doesn't come home with groceries as usual
(b) when the electricity is shut off
(c) when Lafeyette starts talking about joining a gang
(d) when they start eating a lot of peanut butter sandwiches

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Gwen Anderson to vomit in the basement?

2. Why will Pharaoh not wear his nylon jacket with the Blackhawk logo?

3. Why is Pharoah worried that even if he achieves a high school diploma, he will not be able to get out of the projects?

4. Who owns the luxury home with a marble staircase, sunken tub and Jacuzzi?

5. What does Pharoah warn his friends about in the basement?

(see the answer key)

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