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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 10 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jones go to try to find out more about homosexuality?
(a) The public library.
(b) His uncle's house.
(c) Gay bars in town.
(d) The record shop down the street from his house.

2. In Chapter 8, what university ends up offering Jones a full scholarship for attendance there?
(a) New York University.
(b) Western Kentucky University.
(c) American University.
(d) Columbia University.

3. In Chapter 1, what is the name of Jones's dog?
(a) Martin.
(b) Kingsley.
(c) Derrick.
(d) Roxy.

4. In Chapter 8, why does Jones's mother take him to New York City when he is a young child?
(a) For culture.
(b) For a job offer.
(c) So he can eat food from different cultures.
(d) For a family vacation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Cody ask Jones to do with him and Sam that Jones is pleased about?

2. In the last line of the Prelude, what does Jones say is in his mother's blood as she dances?

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

4. In Chapter 13, why does Jones become concerned about his mother driving the U-Haul?

5. What job did Jones's mother work at for a brief time during her twenties?

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