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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII and IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake do in Chapter 9 that excites Rose?
(a) He writes a song for her.
(b) He gives her his gambling winnings.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He defends her honor.

2. What type of music does a white man play at the buffet flat in Chapter 8?
(a) Rock 'n' roll.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Blues.
(d) Traditional African music.

3. What connection do the three young white men at the buffet flat have with the Baltimore?
(a) They know the owner.
(b) They performed there many times.
(c) They kept it open when the police raided it.
(d) They helped pay for it to be remodeled.

4. What happens to Susy under the influence of a new friend?
(a) She becomes more ingrained in what she believes.
(b) She gives up on men.
(c) She tries to find an older man to take care of her.
(d) She changes.

5. Where does Zeddy go during the daytime in Chapter 7?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Queens.
(d) Harlem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nije make money, according to Chapter 5?

2. Who sometimes lends Jake money since he refuses to borrow from the person he lives with?

3. What is Zeddy's role at Susy's parties?

4. How does Jake spend his free time in Chapter 5?

5. Where in France does Jake go?

(see the answer key)

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