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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was one of Sue's sons arrested a year ago?
(a) For breaking the drug store's window.
(b) For raping a college student.
(c) For not divulging names of others in the party.
(d) For talking back to the sheriff.

2. Where is Johnny-Boy at the beginning of the story?
(a) Working at the gas station.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Tending to a foaling mare.
(d) Notifying others of a meeting.

3. Who is Sue thinking about in the opening paragraphs of the story?
(a) Her sister, Ethel.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her dead husband.
(d) Johnny-Boy.

4. What does Sue do when Reva leaves?
(a) Stands in the doorway and watches her.
(b) Makes some tear.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Has a drink.

5. How does Sue feel about Reva?
(a) Is wary of her.
(b) Likes and trusts her.
(c) Is afraid of her.
(d) Is suspicious of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sue begin to think the Communist Party's beginnings were like?

2. What does Reva think about the meeting that's been called?

3. What does Reva tell Sue about the sheriff?

4. What does Sue do to ignore her fears?

5. What's the first thing Sue tells Reva to do when she comes inside?

(see the answer key)

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