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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Johnny-Boy do after eating?
(a) Puts his shoes back on.
(b) Reads the paper.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Watches television.

5. What is one of the most consistent situations we read about in Sue's life?
(a) Losing people she loves.
(b) Having a string of lovers.
(c) Not taking care of her family.
(d) Working too hard, but making good money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sue primarily afraid of that night?

2. What does Sue think Johnny-Boy has done wrong regarding the party?

3. What does Sue feel strongly about Johnny-Boy while Reva is there?

4. What does Sue hear after she returns to her ironing after Reva left?

5. What seemed to continually test Sue's faith?

(see the answer key)

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