Black & White Day 1

Our story opens with a dramatic event. What happens?

• Eddie's mother dies.

• Marcus fails all of his classes.

• The basketball team loses the championship.

• Eddie & Marcus shoot a man in the head while robbing him.

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What does "Black and White" stand for in the story?

• Marcus is black, and Eddie is white, and that's their nickname, because they are tight.

• Zebras.

• A black eye on a white face.

• The right for civil rights.

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Who steals his dead grandfather's gun?

• Eddie

• Marcus

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Eddie and Marcus decide to start robbing people. What do they need money for in the beginning of the story?

• A new pair of Nike shoes.

• Their senior dues of $150.

• Prom.

• Their college application fees.

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The first victim of the robberies is which type of person?

• A grandfather.

• A teacher.

• A little old white lady.

• A priest.

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After the first robbery, Marcus and Eddie get the victim's wallet. How much money is in it?

• None -- only bus tokens.

• $20

• $50

• $92

Since there isn't enough money for their dues, the boys decide to keep robbing people. But they won't rob one type of person. Which type of person is off limits?

• Little old white ladies.

• Priests.

• Teachers.

• Grandfathers.

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After the robbery where they shoot someone in the head, Marcus runs and looks over his shoulder. Where is Eddie?

• Eddie is right behind him.

• Eddie is next to him.

• Eddie is nowhere to be seen.

• Eddie is still sitting in the victim's car.

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What is the last question an example of?

• Foreshadowing.

• A parable.

• A metaphor.

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Last question: Marcus is more afraid his ____________ finding out than he was about getting caught.

• sister

• cousin

• mother

• father

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