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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Johnny-Boy see the people he encounters?
(a) As young or old.
(b) As rich or poor.
(c) As communist or not.
(d) As black or white.

2. Where is Sug at the beginning of the story?
(a) Jail.
(b) College.
(c) Vocational school.
(d) Working.

3. Why did Reva come to see Sue?
(a) To borrow some sugar.
(b) To get away from her father.
(c) To see if Johnny-Boy was home.
(d) To help wash clothes.

4. What does Reva think about the meeting that's been called?
(a) It should be canceled.
(b) It will last all night.
(c) It will be full.
(d) It should be interesting.

5. What did Sue's mother instill in her?
(a) A hard work ethic.
(b) A hatred of whites.
(c) A strong faith in Jesus.
(d) A desire to find a good husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Johnny-Boy try to give his mother after dinner?

2. What does Sue tell Johnny-Boy about Reva?

3. What does Sue do after Johnny-Boy finishes eating?

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

5. What does Johnny-Boy do when his mother talks to him about the party?

(see the answer key)

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