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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sue begin to think the Communist Party's beginnings were like?
(a) The Medieval Crusades.
(b) Jesus' Resurrection.
(c) The sun shining after a week of rain.
(d) The American Civil War.

2. What has the sheriff discovered that has him upset?
(a) Reva stole some drugs.
(b) There's to be a party meeting.
(c) Johnny-Boy hit a car and left the scene.
(d) Sue hasn't finished his laundry yet.

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

4. What did Sue see as taking precedence over her life?
(a) Staying alive.
(b) Taking care of her sons.
(c) White people's laws.
(d) Winnning the lottery.

5. What does Sue need to do with the clothes in the zinc wash tub?
(a) Iron them.
(b) Fold them.
(c) Wash them.
(d) Mend them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Johnny-Boy at the beginning of the story?

2. Why did Reva come to see Sue?

3. What is the weather like at the opening of Bright and Morning Star?

4. Who is Sue thinking about in the opening paragraphs of the story?

5. What made Sue feel anxious and worried at the beginning of the story?

(see the answer key)

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