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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Harlem - The Lake).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who guards the blackbird?
(a) The hawk.
(b) The phoenix.
(c) The Dove.
(d) The robin.

2. What does Johnny B do with Mr. Westland's body?
(a) Throws it in the river.
(b) Puts it in a coffin.
(c) Saves it from being desecrated further.
(d) Prays over it.

3. What does Johnny B remember about when Ukie died?
(a) There was a crowd cheering the killing.
(b) The police questioned everyone about the death thoroughly.
(c) He does not remember Ukie's death.
(d) His blood ran all over the ground and dried under the porch.

4. How does Grease get his name?
(a) No one remembers.
(b) He is slippery when talking to people.
(c) When he eats, grease collects on his mouth.
(d) He is very fast.

5. What do the workers on the boat do?
(a) Move in and out of reality.
(b) Chant as they work.
(c) Sleep all day.
(d) Sit and stare at people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Invasion," what do the children want Mr. Jackson to do?

2. What does Layton try to give the white man who visits his grandmother's house?

3. Who runs the swim truck in "Harlem"?

4. What does Fish-Hound catch?

5. What do Tate and his friends do a lot of in the story "Double Nigger"?

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