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Going to Meet the Man Quiz on "The Rockpile" and "The Outing"

1 Why, according to Aunt Florence, does the rockpile exist?
because God put the rockpile there to test the obedience of little boys who were told not to go there by their mothers

because without it the subway cars underground would fly apart, killing all the people

to give all the little boys in Harlem a place to play and get out their energy

because a massive earthquake struck New York in the 19th century
2 What do boys most often use the rockpile for?
for fights and brawls

they don't use the rockpile because they are scared of it

as a place to hook up with girls

as a place to have secret neighborhood watch meetings
3 When did the boys use the rockpile?
on Saturdays and Sundays

early in the morning

late at night

after school
4 Where are Johnnie and Roy hanging out at the start of "The Rockpile"?
their living room

their fire escape

their bathroom

on the rockpile
5 The meaning of benevolent is...
to stand or wait idly without purpose

cruel without purpose or justification

hidden or concealed

well-meaning and kindly
6 The boys standing on the street outside of the rock pile are...
benevolent

loitering

malicious

latent
7 Where does Aunt Florence live?
Queens

Brooklyn

The Bronx

Harlem
8 What was the name of the boy who drowned in the river?
Richard

Johnnie

Roy

Florence
9 Who carried Richard down the street and into his house?
Sister McCandless

Gabriel

Richard's father

Roy
10 What is Gabriel's involvement in the church?
He is a deacon

He is a saint

He is a pastor

He doesn't like going to church
11 Why does Gabriel favor Roy over Johnnie?
Roy is his biological son

Roy is taller

Roy is more involved in the church

Johnnie is his biological son
12 Who cleans Roy's wound when he's hurt on the rockpile?
Johnnie

Elizabeth

Sister McCandless

Sylvia
13 What animal is Johnnie compared to when he faces Gabriel?
A bird being hunted

A lion roaring at its young

A rabbit facing a barking dog

A deer in the headlights
14 What does Gabriel drop when he walks in the house?
His lunch pail

His boots

His crucifix

His bible
15 Perdition is most closely defined as...
submission to an authority figure

the act of pleasing a god

a helpful companion or partner

eternal punishment and damnation
16 Who is invited to the church outing?
Mount of Olives members and their Jewish neighbors

Only Mount of Olives Pentacostal members

Anyone who wishes to join

Youth who have promised to join the church
17 What is special about this year's outing?
Gabriel has been asked to give the sermon

The church chartered a boat and is going up the Hudson

It's Sylvia's birthday

Johnnie is invited
18 Where is the outing being held?
Sheepshead Bay

Van Cortland Park

Pelham Bay

Bear Mountain
19 What do the boys buy Sylvia as a gift?
A gold-plated brooch

A fine pair of earrings

A gold plated picture frame

A sterling silver ring
20 Who is David's primary competition for Sylvia's heart?
Gabriel

Brother Elisha

Johnnie

Roy
21 Why is Johnnie frustrated with David's desire to wait for Elisha and Sister Daniels to leave Sylvia's side?
Becuase Johnnie is jealous of Sylvia

Because Johnnie is bored of waiting

Because Johnnie respects brother Elisha

Because Johnnie wants to explore Bear Mountain
22 Who is accused of making an ostentatious display of her faith?
Sylvia

Roy

Brother Elisha

Sister McCandless
23 Who is Johnnie's primary love interest?
David

Elizabeth

Sylvia

Sister Daniels
24 Why is Gabriel disappointed in the outcome of the outing?
He was openly disrespected by his son Johnnie

He hoped to deliver the sermon but was rejected by the pastor

He hoped that Roy would make Sylvia his girlfriend

He wanted to steer the boat
25 What song does brother Elisha play on the piano during service?
This Morning, This Evening, So Soon

Nothing Shall Move Me From the Light of God

This Little Light of Mine

Away in the Manger

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