Down These Mean Streets - Chapters 9–13 Quiz

Why does Piri decide to leave Long Island and return to Harlem in Chapter 10?

Question Answer Choices Piri gets expelled from school and has no other choice. Piri wants to join a gang in Harlem with his old friends. Piri wants to help get Momma and the kids away from his father and fulfill his dream of returning to Harlem. Piri's father forces him to leave after a big argument.

What does Piri do when two men use racial slurs to describe him sitting with Betty on the train in Chapter 10?

Question Answer Choices Piri reports the men to the train conductor. Piri ignores them and continues talking to Betty. Piri moves to another seat to avoid confrontation. Piri gets up to fight, but Betty pulls him back.

What does Piri do after he starts snorting heroin in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices He ignores the voice in his head and takes Trina to the party. He gets into a fight with his friends and leaves the party. He breaks up with Trina and goes to the party alone. He decides to stop snorting heroin and seeks help.

What does Piri decide to do after discussing race with Brew in Chapter 13?

Question Answer Choices Piri decides to get papers for the National Maritime Union and go down South to see for himself. Piri decides to move back to Long Island with his family. Piri decides to go back to school and focus on his education. Piri decides to join a gang to protect himself.

What job does Piri get at Pilgrim State Hospital?

Question Answer Choices Piri works as a janitor to clean the hospital. Piri takes a job in the hospital kitchen. Piri gets a job to save money and help his family. Piri becomes a nurse to take care of patients.

What does Piri do after hearing Marcia refer to him as 'that new colored boy' in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Piri becomes enraged and wants to hit Marcia, but Angelo tells him to let it go. Piri confronts Marcia and they have an argument. Piri ignores the comment and continues dancing. Piri leaves the gym and decides to never speak to Marcia again.

Why does Piri's family move to Long Island in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Piri's brother Paulie died after having his tonsils out, and Momma is grieving. The family wanted to escape the increasing violence in Harlem. Piri's father got a new job in Long Island, and the family had to relocate. Piri's mother inherited a house in Long Island from a relative.

Who does Piri meet and start a relationship with in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices Lorry, Pane's sister Trinidad, also known as Trina Marcia, a girl from his new school Betty, a blonde girl from Long Island

Who offers Piri a place to stay when he runs out of options in Harlem?

Question Answer Choices Carlito and his cousin Trina Little Louie and his family Betty and her parents Pane and his sister Lorry

What is Piri's reaction to not getting the job after the interview with Mr. Christian in Chapter 11?

Question Answer Choices Piri feels relieved because he didn't really want the job. Piri feels sick and realizes that his dark skin color is the culprit. Piri decides to apply for a different job immediately. Piri blames his lack of experience for not getting the job.