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The Sky Is Gray | Quiz

Ernest Gaines
This Study Guide consists of approximately 60 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Sky Is Gray.

The Sky Is Gray | Quiz

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1)

What did Mama do when James told her he couldn't kill the bird? (from Chapter 4)

She ran into the house to tell Auntie.
She cried.
She pulled his ears.
She slapped him.
2)

In Chapter 13, James closes his eyes while he's walking and walks into what? (from Chapter 13)

A little girl.
A telephone post.
A mailbox.
A fence post.
3)

At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does James take out when he sees the bus? (from Chapter 5)

His handkerchief.
His hat.
His money.
His hands out of his pockets.
4)

What is Mama's name? (from Chapter 4)

Olivia.
Sylvia.
Sariah.
Octavia.
5)

Who says, "I got girlfriends, too"? (from Chapter 5)

The dentist.
Father.
James.
The busdriver.
6)

What is the young black man waiting in the dentist's office wearing? (from Chapter 7)

A plaid shirt.
A suit.
A gentleman's hat.
A furry coat.
7)

What does James have on under his coat? (from Chapter 13)

Nothing.
A sweater.
A shirt.
A shirt and a sweater.
8)

What is the name of the little old lady that James and Mama meet on the street in Chapter 13? (from Chapter 13)

Marie.
Helga.
Helena.
Mary.
9)

What does Mama say when the lady asks if they are from Bayonne? (from Chapter 6)

"Who are you".
"It doesn't matter".
"Probably not".
"Down the river".
10)

What does Mama ask James to do while she pays the bus fare? (from Chapter 5)

Pick up some trash.
Find their friends.
Sit in the back.
Wait for her.
11)

What does James do when he feels something hit his cap? (from Chapter 10)

He jumps.
He throws his cap.
He takes off his cap.
He looks up to the sky.
12)

The preacher claims that because of what has happened to the young black man's mom and dad, the young man is what? (from Chapter 7)

Mad at the world.
Smart.
Sad and lonely.
Alone.
13)

What hides the river as the bus goes around a turn? (from Chapter 5)

Fog.
Trees.
A house.
A pasture.
14)

What do James and Mama have to walk across to get to the café? (from Chapter 11)

Railroad tracks.
A bridge.
A stream.
A dusty road.
15)

James "ain't no more than" what? (from Chapter 4)

Four.
Ten.
Six.
Eight.
16)

What does Mama ask to see in the store in Chapter 9? (from Chapter 9)

Ax handles.
Chicken feed.
Flour bags.
Wood.
17)

How many miles does James have to walk to school? (from Chapter 11)

Three and one half.
One and one half.
Three.
Two.
18)

What does the boy with the book blame for the fact that he doesn't believe in God? (from Chapter 8)

That the wait for the dentist is too long.
That books are hard to read.
That he was born too late.
That everything is evil in the world.
19)

What does the lady in the cafe put down on the counter? (from Chapter 12)

Ham and eggs.
Cakes and a glass of milk.
Warm milk and cookies.
Bread and syrup.
20)

What does the little old white lady who is waiting outside for James and his Mama have over her head? (from Chapter 13)

A white lace cap.
A black rag.
A green hat.
A brown shawl.
21)

Which dentist do the white people usually go to? (from Chapter 6)

Dr. Blinkly.
Dr. Baird.
Dr. Roughin.
Dr. Robillard.
22)

What color of overcoat does the little boy have on that James sees while he and Mama walk away from the dentist's office? (from Chapter 9)

Brown.
Gray.
Red.
Black.
23)

What does the young black man that is arguing with the preacher say about his Pa? (from Chapter 7)

That he is the dentist.
That he lives down the street.
That he is dead.
That he is in the army.
24)

After Mama and James leave the store and are walking at the end of Chapter 9, what does James try to prevent Mama from hearing? (from Chapter 9)

White people eating lunch.
Men whistling.
His stomach growling.
Dogs barking at them.
25)

What was James doing beside the trap while Mama was over by the fence? (from Chapter 4)

He was crying.
He was trapping another bird.
He was trying to run away.
He was talking to Auntie.
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