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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did life seem to Sue after one of her sons went to jail?
(a) No different than before.
(b) Easier.
(c) More difficult.
(d) Dull.

2. What does Sue do while Johnny-Boy is eating?
(a) Feeds the dog.
(b) Keeps ironing.
(c) Takes a walk.
(d) Has a cup of coffee at the table.

3. What does Sue sense that night about her son, Johnny-Boy?
(a) She will soon be saying good-bye to him.
(b) He is going to bust his brother out of jail.
(c) He will be shot and killed.
(d) He will soon be married.

4. Who does Sue think is responsible for telling the sheriff about the meeting?
(a) One of the new white people.
(b) She doesn't have an opinion.
(c) Reva's father.
(d) Reva.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When is Johnny-Boy happiest?

3. What has the sheriff discovered that has him upset?

4. What does Sue do to ignore her fears?

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

(see the answer key)

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