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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fall 1987 - Spring 1988, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lafeyette against the friendship between Rickey and Pharoah?
(a) He worries that Rickey will lead Pharoah into trouble.
(b) He thinks someone is out to kill Rickey.
(c) He worries that Rickey will take his place with Pharoah.
(d) He knows that Rickey is a thief.

2. What has caused Pharoah to faint?
(a) the sounds of gunfire
(b) snakes at the tracks
(c) deeing Bird Leg get shot
(d) getting too hot

3. What evidence is there that Pharoah is comfortable in a classroom?
(a) He sits on the front row.
(b) He makes everyone laugh.
(c) He has no trouble breathing.
(d) He stutters less.

4. Who is the son LaJoe is closest to but who disappoints her the most?
(a) Terrence
(b) Pharoah
(c) Paul
(d) Lafeyette

5. What are two main threats to the safety of Lafeyette and Pharoah at the Henry Horner Homes?
(a) rats and snakes
(b) gun battles and gang influences
(c) trains and busses
(d) food and education

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Jimmie Lee not let Horner project boys join his gang and even warns them to stay away from drugs and gangs?

2. What impediment gets worse in Pharoah after all the summer violence?

3. How does James say they will all die?

4. How old was LaJoe when she first came to the Henry Horner Projects?

5. What does Pharoah bury outside the projects?

(see the answer key)

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