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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Milkman's legs is shorter than the other?
(a) Left
(b) Neither is shorter
(c) It's his left arm that is shorter, not his leg.
(d) Right

2. Who is the first woman to deliver a 'colored baby' at Mercy Hospital?
(a) Reba
(b) Pilate
(c) Ruth Foster
(d) Hagar

3. How does Milkman get to see his best friend?
(a) Late at night
(b) Never
(c) Early in the morning
(d) When they skip school together

4. What does Pilate do for a living?
(a) Works as a maid
(b) Makes and sells wine
(c) Is a midwife
(d) Cooks

5. Who does Milkman's best friend goad Milkman into visiting?
(a) Reba
(b) Pilate
(c) Ruth
(d) Judy

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date at the beginning of this story?

2. Who is the drunk and crazy tenant that waves around a shotgun and a wad of cash?

3. What does Macon want to buy and rent to black professionals?

4. What is Robert Smith's profession?

5. What is the name of the baby delivered in #6?

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