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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yolanda feel about Aunt Tiny's proposal?
(a) She wants to stay with her momma and Andrew.
(b) She is not enthusiastic.
(c) She doesn't want to eat all vegeatables.
(d) She thinks it's a wonderful idea.

2. What does Yolanda reply when Aunt Tiny asks if Shirley is a friend?
(a) Yolanda says nothing.
(b) Yolanda says no.
(c) Yolanda says Shirley is a white girl.
(d) Yolanda says she was but she was not a good friend.

3. What is one group that hangs out at Asphalt Hill?
(a) Drug pushers.
(b) Girls watching the boys.
(c) Parents.
(d) Bookies.

4. Who is Stoney Buxton?
(a) A skater who says he does better when Andrew is playing his harmonica.
(b) A boy who is learning harmonica also.
(c) A drug dealer in the neighborhood.
(d) A boy who is learning to play the flute.

5. How does Yolanda's mother dress when they go out to dinner?
(a) In a dress that shows off her figure.
(b) In trendy capris and a tank top.
(c) In sloppy, wrinkled clothes.
(d) In a fairly matronly dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Andrew when he received his first harmonica?

2. What is Yolanda often called by the other students?

3. What does Shirley mean when she tells Yolanda that it takes one to know one?

4. What does Yolanda offer to teach Shirley?

5. What does Yolanda think might be her reward for bravery?

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