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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Johnny-Boy think it was necessary to take in so many members so quickly?
(a) So he could get outside help.
(b) To collect more dues.
(c) To make the party grow and become strong.
(d) To spread out the meeting places.

3. Who is Sue thinking about in the opening paragraphs of the story?
(a) Her sister, Ethel.
(b) Johnny-Boy.
(c) Her dead husband.
(d) Her grandmother.

4. What does Sue think Johnny-Boy has done wrong regarding the party?
(a) He shouldn't have joined.
(b) He let too many whites in too fast.
(c) He didn't bring in enough older people.
(d) He didn't get outside help.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reva tell Sue about the sheriff?

2. What does the sheriff do when Sue doesn't answer all his questions?

3. What did Sue see as taking precedence over her life?

4. How does Sue taunt the Sheriff?

5. What does Sue sense that night about her son, Johnny-Boy?

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