The Night I Won the Right to the Streets of Memphis

What is the climax of the story?

• The bullies beat Wright up.

• The mother makes Wright choose to fight bullies or her.

• Wright flays the bullies.

• Wright has won the rights to the streets of Memphis.

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“I finally found my grocery list and the money and went to the store.  On my way back I kept my stick poised for instant use, but there was not a single boy in sight. That night I won the right to the streets of Memphis” (197-202).  The final line in this excerpt suggests the narrator is--

• anxious

• fearful

• confident

• happy

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What is the main theme of 'The Night I Won the Right to the Streets of Memphis'?

• Courage and self-reliance

• Friendship and loyalty

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and compassion

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Who is the protagonist in 'The Night I Won the Right to the Streets of Memphis'?

• Richard Wright

• The bullies

• Richard's mother

• A store owner

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What literary device is predominantly used in the story to highlight the protagonist's struggle?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Personification

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What does the protagonist use to defend himself in the story?

• A stick

• A stone

• A knife

• His fists

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How does the protagonist feel after confronting the bullies?

• Empowered

• Defeated

• Indifferent

• Terrified

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What lesson does the protagonist learn by the end of the story?

• The importance of self-defense

• The value of friendship

• The need for revenge

• The futility of violence

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Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• Urban neighborhood

• Rural village

• Suburban town

• Deserted island

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What role does the protagonist's mother play in the story?

• She encourages him to stand up for himself

• She protects him from the bullies

• She ignores his struggles

• She punishes him for fighting

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