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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother often call him affectionately?
(a) Cedrick.
(b) Boy.
(c) Cy.
(d) Darling.

2. In Chapter 6, who is the play Jones sees in high school primarily about?
(a) James Baldwin.
(b) Michael Jackson.
(c) Matthew Shepard.
(d) Tim Oakley.

3. What author does Jones begin Part Two of the book with a quote from?
(a) Sadie Smith.
(b) Tayari Jones.
(c) Nikki Giovanni.
(d) Mamie Elizabeth Till-Mobley.

4. In Chapter 8, what do Jones's mother's friends take him to see?
(a) His first drag show.
(b) Professional wrestling.
(c) The musical Rent.
(d) A X-rated movie.

5. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother's pastor say that Jones is appalled at?
(a) He prays that Jones's mother will become ill.
(b) He prays that all gays will be confined to Hell.
(c) He prays that Jones's grandmother will find strength to disown him.
(d) He prays that Jones be struck down by God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Jones's grandmother slap him when he his a younger boy?

2. What is Jones surprised about regarding the items he, Cody and Sam take from the hut in the woods?

3. What do Cody and Sam do to Jones on one occasion when they are supposed to be trading magazines?

4. In Chapter 3, Jones says he is the kind of boy who did what as a child?

5. In Chapter 1, what book does Jones begin that he comes to love?

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