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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sue feel strongly about Johnny-Boy while Reva is there?
(a) He's in love with Reva.
(b) Reva's father hates him.
(c) Something terrible has happened to him.
(d) He is at Reva's house.

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

3. What does Sue realize about Johnny-Boy?
(a) He is irresponsible.
(b) He and his father are very much alike.
(c) He has to continue his work for the party.
(d) He will probably move away soon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sue do when Reva leaves?

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

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

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

5. When is Johnny-Boy happiest?

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