Down These Mean Streets - Chapters 33–35 Quiz

What does Piri do when he is driven through Spanish Harlem?

Question Answer Choices He tries to escape from the car. He reads more letters from his family. He talks to the guards about his past. He focuses on the scenery.

What does Piri do when he meets Trina's cousin Ava on the street?

Question Answer Choices He tells her to leave him alone. He asks her to go out for coffee. He asks about Trina and is invited to a family gathering. He ignores her and walks away.

What does Piri do the night before his hearing?

Question Answer Choices He talks to his cellmate about his fears. He tries to escape from the Tombs. He gets on his knees and has a conversation with God. He writes a letter to his family.

What does Piri do when he sees his friend Carlito on the roof?

Question Answer Choices He leaves after Carlito offers him heroin. He convinces Carlito to go to rehab. He joins Carlito and takes some heroin. He calls for help to get Carlito off the roof.

What job does Piri get after being released on probation?

Question Answer Choices A cashier at a grocery store. A janitor at a school. A handyman at a dress-and-shirt company. A cook at a local diner.

What does Piri do when he looks in the mirror after coming home stoned?

Question Answer Choices He calls his aunt for help. He decides to run away from Harlem. He breaks the mirror in frustration. He fights himself internally about living straight and releasing his old life.

What does Piri do when he sees a back door at the diner after being released from prison?

Question Answer Choices He runs away and hides in Spanish Harlem. He asks the guards if he can leave through the back door. He decides to stay and do things the right way. He tries to escape but is caught by the guards.

What does Piri do when he sees Trina at Ava's family gathering?

Question Answer Choices He eventually excuses himself and leaves. He confronts Trina about her husband. He ignores Trina and talks to her mother. He asks Trina to come back to him.

What does Piri do when he gets a raise at work?

Question Answer Choices He buys a gift for his aunt. He celebrates with his coworkers. He decides to quit his job. He feels like something is missing and knows it’s Trina.

What does Piri do when he realizes he has to return to court in two weeks?

Question Answer Choices He wonders if he should have run when the guards brought him to dinner. He plans an escape from the Tombs. He decides to plead guilty in court. He calls his family for help.