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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sometimes lends Jake money since he refuses to borrow from the person he lives with?
(a) Rose.
(b) The lovely brown woman.
(c) Nije.
(d) Zeddy.

2. Where does Jake go after leaving the Baltimore at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) The lovely brown woman's home.
(b) The Cotton Club.
(c) The Congo.
(d) Goldgraber's.

3. What does a yellow-skinned lover steal from Susy when he leaves her?
(a) Her poker chips.
(b) Her gin.
(c) Her oven range.
(d) Her savings.

4. Where do Jake and Zeddy go to eat after leaving the saloon?
(a) Carolyn's.
(b) Aunt Hattie's.
(c) Ma Richards'.
(d) Granny's.

5. What connection do the three young white men at the buffet flat have with the Baltimore?
(a) They kept it open when the police raided it.
(b) They performed there many times.
(c) They know the owner.
(d) They helped pay for it to be remodeled.

6. Where does Jake discover he will work while in France?
(a) The supply depot.
(b) On the front lines.
(c) Driving soldier in jeeps.
(d) The mess tent.

7. Who is jealous of Jake in Chapter 6?
(a) Miss Curdy.
(b) Rose.
(c) Nije.
(d) Zeddy.

8. What does Jake do in Chapter 9 that excites Rose?
(a) He gives her his gambling winnings.
(b) He defends her honor.
(c) He writes a song for her.
(d) He slaps her.

9. What does Susy serve with stewed corn when Jake goes to her place in Chapter 7?
(a) Pork chops.
(b) Meatloaf.
(c) Chicken pot pie.
(d) Fried chicken.

10. What two dishes does Zeddy say Miss Curdy cooks well?
(a) Meatloaf and fried chicken.
(b) Pork chops and fried chicken.
(c) Pork chops and meatloaf.
(d) Meatloaf and chicken pot pie.

11. How much does Jake agree to pay for companionship in Chapter 2?
(a) $100.
(b) $75.
(c) $25.
(d) $50.

12. Where is Jake's new job in Chapter 5?
(a) Queens.
(b) Wall Street.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) A dock.

13. What is Billy Biasse's nickname?
(a) Billy the Kid.
(b) Blubbering Billy.
(c) Billy Blue.
(d) Billy the Wolf.

14. Who is Miss Curdy first attracted to at Susy's place?
(a) Nije.
(b) Jake.
(c) Strawberry Lips.
(d) Zeddy.

15. Who does Jake live with in Chapter 5?
(a) Emily.
(b) Nije.
(c) Zeddy.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zeddy's role at Susy's parties?

2. Who gets Jake another job in Chapter 5?

3. What do Jake and Zeddy do in the saloon?

4. Who is sent to prison in Chapter 8?

5. What does Jake's boss in Chapter 10 liken men to?

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