Black Boy Chapter 2 Quiz
This is a quiz on chapter 2 of Black Boy by Richard Wright.
- 1.
Who is Ella?
- A.
A friend of Richard's mother
- B.
A schoolteacher
- C.
A slave
- D.
A gardener
Correct Answer
B. A schoolteacherExplanation
Ella is a schoolteacher.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does Richard say that gets Granny extremely angry?
- A.
"Bend over"
- B.
"But I liked the story"
- C.
"You're going to burn in hell"
- D.
"When you get through, kiss back there"
Correct Answer
D. "When you get through, kiss back there"Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
With what does Granny try to beat Richard with?
- A.
A whip
- B.
A belt
- C.
A wet towel
- D.
A paddle
Correct Answer
C. A wet towelExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Whom does Granny blame for Richard's words?
- A.
Herself
- B.
Ella
- C.
Richard's friends
- D.
Grandpa
Correct Answer
B. EllaExplanation
Granny blames Ella for Richard's words because she believes that Ella has influenced Richard and encouraged him to say hurtful things.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which fact about Nanny is not true?
- A.
She was white
- B.
She was a slave
- C.
She got her name from her father
- D.
Her maiden name is Wright
Correct Answer
D. Her maiden name is WrightExplanation
The fact that Nanny's maiden name is Wright is not true.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was Uncle Hoskin's occupation
- A.
Policeman
- B.
Saloon owner
- C.
Salesman
- D.
The answer is not stated or implied
Correct Answer
B. Saloon ownerExplanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is saloon owner. This suggests that Uncle Hoskin's occupation was owning a saloon.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Richard take some of the biscuits?
- A.
He wanted to give some to his sick grandmother
- B.
He was still hungry
- C.
He was afraid there wouldn't be any left in the morning
- D.
He wanted to feed the animals
Correct Answer
C. He was afraid there wouldn't be any left in the morningExplanation
Richard took some of the biscuits because he was afraid there wouldn't be any left in the morning.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What did Uncle Hoskins do that made Richard loose his trust in him?
- A.
Hid the biscuits form him
- B.
Rode a horse into the river
- C.
Give him more alcohol to drink
- D.
Lie about his past
Correct Answer
B. Rode a horse into the riverExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who killed Uncle Hoskins? Why?
- A.
White people... they were jealous of his successful business
- B.
Richard... he couldn't take his lies anymore
- C.
White people ... they wanted to take his wife, Aunt Maggie
- D.
The sheriff... he was shot for shooting a white man
Correct Answer
A. White people... they were jealous of his successful business -
- 10.
The men in the yellow clothes were:
- A.
Slaves
- B.
Miners
- C.
Soldiers
- D.
Prisoners
Correct Answer
C. SoldiersExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
At first, What did Richard mistaken the chain gang for?
- A.
A zebra
- B.
An elephant
- C.
Prisoners
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. An elepHantExplanation
Richard mistakenly mistook the chain gang for an elephant.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Why did Richard's mother want to move back to West Helena?
- A.
She was tired of Granny's religious routine
- B.
She hated Granny for corrupting Richard
- C.
She didn't like the environment there
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. She was tired of Granny's religious routineExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Judging by the conversations between Richard and Richard's mother in this chapter, Richard can be best characterized as:
- A.
Selfish
- B.
Intelligent
- C.
Scared
- D.
Curious
Correct Answer
D. CuriousExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Richard, his brother, and a bunch of black friends had the most fun:
- A.
Playing with animals
- B.
Playing with cars
- C.
Singing songs together
- D.
Scavenging for trash to play with
Correct Answer
D. Scavenging for trash to play withExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How were Jews treated by the black community?
- A.
They were loved and respected
- B.
They were hated
- C.
They had a neutral relationship
- D.
Children hated them, but adults didn't care
Correct Answer
B. They were hatedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The first Jew that Richard met was a
- A.
Train conductor
- B.
Proprietor
- C.
Doctor
- D.
Teacher
Correct Answer
B. ProprietorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Why did Richard's family get evicted?
- A.
Richard broke the landlady's priceless vase
- B.
Richard swore at her
- C.
Richard scared away the landlady's business
- D.
Richard refused to pay his rent
Correct Answer
C. Richard scared away the landlady's businessExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Who came by at night to talk to Aunt Maggie?
- A.
Uncle Hoskins
- B.
Granny
- C.
Professor Mathews
- D.
Mrs. Moss
Correct Answer
C. Professor MathewsExplanation
Professor Mathews came by at night to talk to Aunt Maggie.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Why did Richard's mother and Aunt Maggie need to hide "uncle"?
- A.
He committed a crime
- B.
His ex-wife was looking for him
- C.
He was hit by a bus but the hospital wouldn't treat him
- D.
He escaped from the hospital to be with Maggie.
Correct Answer
A. He committed a crimeExplanation
Richard's mother and Aunt Maggie needed to hide "uncle" because he committed a crime.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who was the tall white man who came over to Richard's home later?
- A.
Professor Mathews
- B.
Maggie's husband
- C.
The sheriff
- D.
A Jew who wanted to buy the house
Correct Answer
C. The sheriffExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 21.
How much was Richard going to sell the dog for?
- A.
16 cents
- B.
1 dollar
- C.
3 dollars
- D.
5 dollars
Correct Answer
B. 1 dollarExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How much did the girl offer to pay?
- A.
14 cents
- B.
96 cents
- C.
97 cents
- D.
99 cents
Correct Answer
C. 97 centsExplanation
The girl offered to pay 97 cents.Rate this question:
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- 23.
According to Richard, why didn't he sell the dog to the white women?
- A.
He was afraid they would harm Betsy.
- B.
He thought that Betsy was worth more than what they paid.
- C.
He didn't want to sell his only friend.
- D.
He wouldn't sell to white people.
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How did Richard react to the story of the black women who killed 4 whites with a shotgun?
- A.
He was terrified.
- B.
He said that he would do the same
- C.
He thought that it was inhumane
- D.
He felt happy for the black women
Correct Answer
B. He said that he would do the sameExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Why was Richard unable to write his name when the teacher called on him?
- A.
He didn't know how to spell his name
- B.
He couldn't write
- C.
He was too nervous
- D.
He didn't want the white children to be making fun of his name
Correct Answer
C. He was too nervousExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Why does the teacher suddenly dismiss the children during the day?
- A.
The president was assassinated
- B.
MLK was giving his speech
- C.
The war was over
- D.
Planes were bombing the school
Correct Answer
C. The war was overExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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