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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

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

because without it the subway cars underground would fly apart, killing all the people
2 What do boys most often use the rockpile for?
they don't use the rockpile because they are scared of it

as a place to have secret neighborhood watch meetings

as a place to hook up with girls

for fights and brawls
3 When did the boys use the rockpile?
on Saturdays and Sundays

late at night

early in the morning

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

on the rockpile

their living room

their bathroom
5 The meaning of benevolent is...
hidden or concealed

cruel without purpose or justification

to stand or wait idly without purpose

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

malicious

latent

benevolent
7 Where does Aunt Florence live?
The Bronx

Harlem

Queens

Brooklyn
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?
Richard's father

Sister McCandless

Roy

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

He is a deacon

He is a pastor

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

Roy is more involved in the church

Roy is his biological son

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 rabbit facing a barking dog

A bird being hunted

A lion roaring at its young

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

His crucifix

His bible

His lunch pail
15 Perdition is most closely defined as...
a helpful companion or partner

eternal punishment and damnation

the act of pleasing a god

submission to an authority figure
16 Who is invited to the church outing?
Anyone who wishes to join

Only Mount of Olives Pentacostal members

Mount of Olives members and their Jewish neighbors

Youth who have promised to join the church
17 What is special about this year's outing?
The church chartered a boat and is going up the Hudson

Gabriel has been asked to give the sermon

It's Sylvia's birthday

Johnnie is invited
18 Where is the outing being held?
Van Cortland Park

Sheepshead Bay

Pelham Bay

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

A fine pair of earrings

A sterling silver ring

A gold-plated brooch
20 Who is David's primary competition for Sylvia's heart?
Brother Elisha

Johnnie

Gabriel

Roy
21 Why is Johnnie frustrated with David's desire to wait for Elisha and Sister Daniels to leave Sylvia's side?
Because Johnnie wants to explore Bear Mountain

Because Johnnie is bored of waiting

Becuase Johnnie is jealous of Sylvia

Because Johnnie respects brother Elisha
22 Who is accused of making an ostentatious display of her faith?
Sister McCandless

Roy

Brother Elisha

Sylvia
23 Who is Johnnie's primary love interest?
Elizabeth

David

Sylvia

Sister Daniels
24 Why is Gabriel disappointed in the outcome of the outing?
He hoped to deliver the sermon but was rejected by the pastor

He was openly disrespected by his son Johnnie

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

Away in the Manger

Nothing Shall Move Me From the Light of God

This Little Light of Mine

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