Going to Meet the Man Quizzes

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

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

as a place to have secret neighborhood watch meetings

for fights and brawls

as a place to hook up with girls

they don't use the rockpile because they are scared of it
3 When did the boys use the rockpile?

on Saturdays and Sundays

after school

early in the morning

late at night
4 Where are Johnnie and Roy hanging out at the start of "The Rockpile"?

their bathroom

their fire escape

on the rockpile

their living room
5 The meaning of benevolent is...

to stand or wait idly without purpose

hidden or concealed

well-meaning and kindly

cruel without purpose or justification
6 The boys standing on the street outside of the rock pile are...

loitering

benevolent

malicious

latent
7 Where does Aunt Florence live?

The Bronx

Harlem

Brooklyn

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

Johnnie

Richard

Florence

Roy
9 Who carried Richard down the street and into his house?

Gabriel

Sister McCandless

Roy

Richard's father
10 What is Gabriel's involvement in the church?

He is a deacon

He is a pastor

He is a saint

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

Roy is more involved in the church

Roy is his biological son

Roy is taller

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

Sylvia

Sister McCandless

Elizabeth

Johnnie
13 What animal is Johnnie compared to when he faces Gabriel?

A lion roaring at its young

A deer in the headlights

A rabbit facing a barking dog

A bird being hunted
14 What does Gabriel drop when he walks in the house?

His crucifix

His boots

His bible

His lunch pail
15 Perdition is most closely defined as...

submission to an authority figure

a helpful companion or partner

the act of pleasing a god

eternal punishment and damnation
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?

Johnnie is invited

It's Sylvia's birthday

Gabriel has been asked to give the sermon

The church chartered a boat and is going up the Hudson
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 picture frame

A sterling silver ring

A fine pair of earrings

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

Brother Elisha

Roy

Johnnie

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

Because Johnnie respects brother Elisha

Becuase Johnnie is jealous of Sylvia

Because Johnnie wants to explore Bear Mountain

Because Johnnie is bored of waiting
22 Who is accused of making an ostentatious display of her faith?

Roy

Sister McCandless

Sylvia

Brother Elisha
23 Who is Johnnie's primary love interest?

Sylvia

Sister Daniels

Elizabeth

David
24 Why is Gabriel disappointed in the outcome of the outing?

He hoped that Roy would make Sylvia his girlfriend

He was openly disrespected by his son Johnnie

He wanted to steer the boat

He hoped to deliver the sermon but was rejected by the pastor
25 What song does brother Elisha play on the piano during service?

Nothing Shall Move Me From the Light of God

Away in the Manger

This Little Light of Mine

This Morning, This Evening, So Soon

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