Black Boy Chapter 2 Quiz

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1. Who killed Uncle Hoskins? Why? 

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Black Boy Chapter 2 Quiz - Quiz

This is a quiz on chapter 2 of Black Boy by Richard Wright.

2. Why did Richard's mother and Aunt Maggie need to hide "uncle"? 

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Richard's mother and Aunt Maggie needed to hide "uncle" because he committed a crime.

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3. What does Richard say that gets Granny extremely angry? 

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Richard says something that makes Granny extremely angry when he tells her to "kiss back there" after she finishes a task. This statement is likely inappropriate and disrespectful, and it crosses a boundary that Granny finds offensive, leading to her anger.

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4. With what does Granny try to beat Richard with?

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Granny tries to beat Richard with a wet towel. This could be because using a wet towel can cause less harm compared to using a whip or a belt, which could potentially cause physical injury. Using a wet towel might be a less aggressive way for Granny to discipline Richard, while still getting her message across.

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5. Whom does Granny blame for Richard's words? 

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Granny blames Ella for Richard's words because she believes that Ella has influenced Richard and encouraged him to say hurtful things.

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6. What did Uncle Hoskins do that made Richard loose his trust in him? 

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Uncle Hoskins lost Richard's trust by riding a horse into the river. This action could have been seen as reckless and irresponsible, potentially putting both himself and the horse in danger. Richard may have felt betrayed by Uncle Hoskins' disregard for safety and his actions may have caused Richard to question his judgment and reliability.

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7. How much was Richard going to sell the dog for? 

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Richard was going to sell the dog for 1 dollar. This can be inferred from the given options where the other amounts mentioned (16 cents, 3 dollars, and 5 dollars) are different from the correct answer.

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8. Why did Richard take some of the biscuits? 

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Richard took some of the biscuits because he was afraid there wouldn't be any left in the morning.

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9. What was Uncle Hoskin's occupation

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Based on the given options, the correct answer is saloon owner. This suggests that Uncle Hoskin's occupation was owning a saloon.

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10. Who is Ella? 

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Ella is a schoolteacher.

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11. At first, What did Richard mistaken the chain gang for? 

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Richard mistakenly mistook the chain gang for an elephant.

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12. Why does the teacher suddenly dismiss the children during the day? 

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The teacher suddenly dismisses the children during the day because the war was over. This suggests that the war had a significant impact on the school and its schedule. The end of the war would have been a momentous event, leading to celebrations and a need to send the children home early to join in the festivities or reunite with their families.

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13. Who came by at night to talk to Aunt Maggie? 

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Professor Mathews came by at night to talk to Aunt Maggie.

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14. Why did Richard's family get evicted? 

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Richard's family got evicted because Richard scared away the landlady's business. This suggests that Richard's actions or behavior caused the landlady's business to suffer, leading to their eviction.

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15. Judging by the conversations between Richard and Richard's mother in this chapter, Richard can be best characterized as: 

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In the conversations between Richard and his mother, Richard displays a strong sense of curiosity. He asks questions, seeks information, and shows a genuine interest in learning. This curiosity is evident in his interactions with his mother, indicating that it is a defining characteristic of his personality.

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16. How much did the girl offer to pay? 

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The girl offered to pay 97 cents.

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17. Why was Richard unable to write his name when the teacher called on him? 

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Richard was unable to write his name when the teacher called on him because he was too nervous. This nervousness may have caused him to forget how to spell his name or made it difficult for him to physically write. Additionally, the fear of being ridiculed by the white children for his name may have added to his nervousness and further hindered his ability to write.

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18. How were Jews treated by the black community? 

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The given answer states that Jews were hated by the black community. This suggests that there was a negative and hostile attitude towards Jews from members of the black community. It implies that Jews faced discrimination, prejudice, and possibly mistreatment from the black community.

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19. The first Jew that Richard met was a 

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The correct answer is "proprietor." This can be inferred from the phrase "The first Jew that Richard met," which suggests that Richard is meeting someone for the first time. Since the options are all different professions, it can be deduced that Richard is meeting someone in a professional setting. A proprietor is someone who owns and manages a business, making it the most likely option for a first meeting in a professional context.

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20. Who was the tall white man who came over to Richard's home later? 

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The correct answer is the sheriff. This can be inferred from the question which states that a tall white man came over to Richard's home later. Out of the given options, the sheriff is the most likely candidate for this role as he is typically responsible for law enforcement in a community and would be expected to visit someone's home.

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21. How did Richard react to the story of the black women who killed 4 whites with a shotgun? 

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Richard's reaction to the story of the black women killing four whites with a shotgun was that he said he would do the same. This suggests that Richard may have felt a sense of anger or resentment towards the whites, leading him to sympathize with the actions of the black women. It also implies that Richard may have believed in using violence as a means of seeking justice or revenge.

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22. According to Richard, why didn't he sell the dog to the white women? 

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23. Why did Richard's mother want to move back to West Helena? 

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Richard's mother wanted to move back to West Helena because she was tired of Granny's religious routine. This suggests that Granny's strict religious practices were becoming overwhelming for Richard's mother, and she desired a change in environment and lifestyle.

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24. Richard, his brother, and a bunch of black friends had the most fun: 

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The correct answer is scavenging for trash to play with. This is because the sentence states that Richard, his brother, and a bunch of black friends had the most fun doing this activity.

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25. The men in the yellow clothes were: 

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The correct answer is "Soldiers". This can be inferred from the fact that the men are described as wearing yellow clothes. In many historical contexts, soldiers were often assigned specific uniforms or colors to distinguish themselves from other groups. Therefore, it is likely that the men in yellow clothes were soldiers.

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26. Which fact about Nanny is not true? 

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The fact that Nanny's maiden name is Wright is not true.

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Who killed Uncle Hoskins? Why? 
Why did Richard's mother and Aunt Maggie need to hide "uncle"? 
What does Richard say that gets Granny extremely angry? 
With what does Granny try to beat Richard with?
Whom does Granny blame for Richard's words? 
What did Uncle Hoskins do that made Richard loose his trust in...
How much was Richard going to sell the dog for? 
Why did Richard take some of the biscuits? 
What was Uncle Hoskin's occupation
Who is Ella? 
At first, What did Richard mistaken the chain gang for? 
Why does the teacher suddenly dismiss the children during the...
Who came by at night to talk to Aunt Maggie? 
Why did Richard's family get evicted? 
Judging by the conversations between Richard and Richard's mother in...
How much did the girl offer to pay? 
Why was Richard unable to write his name when the teacher called on...
How were Jews treated by the black community? 
The first Jew that Richard met was a 
Who was the tall white man who came over to Richard's home...
How did Richard react to the story of the black women who killed 4...
According to Richard, why didn't he sell the dog to the white...
Why did Richard's mother want to move back to West Helena? 
Richard, his brother, and a bunch of black friends had the most...
The men in the yellow clothes were: 
Which fact about Nanny is not true? 
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