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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sylvia know Marcus?
(a) Marcus dialed her number randomly just to have someone to talk to.
(b) Marcus is her nephew.
(c) Marcus is her son.
(d) Marcus is her cousin.

2. Where do Henry and Sean go in Chapter 5 after Henry graduated from school?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Florida.
(c) California.
(d) New Orleans.

3. What was Henry's Uncle Buddy's favorite place to eat in Pinewood?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Jenny's.
(c) Clark's.
(d) Simmy's.

4. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?
(a) They used to have to do that during the time of segregation and it is a habit.
(b) It is faster than going inside.
(c) It is cheaper to pick up food there.
(d) It is where they see their favorite wait staff.

5. Why does Sylvia continue to speak with Marcus even though she really does not know him very well?
(a) She knows he needs money and she has a lot of extra money to give him.
(b) She feels responsible for him because he is her son.
(c) She knows he is ill and she can use her medical expertise to assist him.
(d) She has to admit his need for her attracted her to him, and she wanted to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Carrie's son's name?

2. Who does Henry go to see at Simmy's in Chapter 7?

3. What does Henry tell Carrie he will do the next day when they talk in Chapter 7?

4. What is the name of the street that Sylvia's house is on?

5. What part of Sylvia's house does she spent a lot of time tending to?

(see the answer key)

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