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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Jake Blount arrive in town?
(a) April 1st.
(b) June 15th.
(c) May 15th.
(d) May 1st.

2. Who is Biff Brannon?
(a) A stranger in town no one likes.
(b) The owner of the New York Cafe.
(c) The owner of the jewelry store where Singer works.
(d) A retired teacher.

3. What term does Dr. Copeland use that his daughter takes offense at?
(a) African Americans.
(b) Colored People.
(c) Negro.
(d) Black People.

4. What is Singer's job?
(a) A chess master.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A sign-language teacher at a special school.
(d) An engraver in a jewelery store.

5. Who took a drunken Jake Blount home?
(a) Mick Kelly took Jake Blount home with her.
(b) Biff Brannon took Jake Blount home with him.
(c) The Sherrif took Jake Blount home with him..
(d) Mr. Singer took Jake Blount home with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jake Blount say about Mr. Singer after he first meets him?

2. In the opening pages of Chapter 3, what are Mr. and Mrs. Brannon arguing about?

3. What does Dr. Copeland's daughter tell him about her job?

4. When she is introduced to the story, what time does Mick come into the restaurant ?

5. What does Brannon carry downstairs and keep behind the cash register?

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