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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, A Long Day and a Long Night, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of New York does the Boyce family live?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Little Italy.
(c) Queens.
(d) Brooklyn.

2. Who does Deighton see on his way to visit his mistress?
(a) Miss Mary.
(b) The police.
(c) Yearwood.
(d) His mother.

3. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Maritze is bitter?
(a) She is too tall.
(b) She is ugly.
(c) She is crippled.
(d) She is illegitimate.

4. What type of job do most immigrant women in the story have?
(a) Waitressing.
(b) Raising chickens.
(c) Doing laundry.
(d) Cleaning houses.

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, why does the other man think that Deighton will not make money at his latest venture?
(a) Because he is lazy.
(b) Because White people are not be likely to hire him.
(c) Because he is stupid.
(d) Because there are not any good jobs available.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Thompson like to spend her money?

2. What is one of the main issues that the Boyce family faces?

3. What is the relationship between Mary and Maritze?

4. Who is not in the Boyce family photograph?

5. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?

(see the answer key)

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