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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the union boss?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Bertie.
(d) Herbie.

2. What does Don tell Jones he should do to Madge?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Cure her.
(c) Beat her.
(d) Have fun with her.

3. What was the name of the theater the narrator went to the previous night?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Washington.
(c) Hamsun.
(d) Lincoln.

4. What was Himes' position at the Wade Park Manor Hotel?
(a) Porter.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Busboy.
(d) Waiter.

5. When does the narrator say he can give the man money for the dog?
(a) In an hour.
(b) Monday.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Himes say was his advantage over the other black convicts?

2. What does Jones say is his universal desire?

3. What city did the narrator move to in 1941?

4. What kills Alice in Chapter 12 in Jones' dream?

5. What does the narrator say he doesn't have to marry?

(see the answer key)

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