2. What does Jerco refuse to pawn when he needs money?
(a) His watch.
(b) The mink coat.
(c) His mother's ring.
(d) The pearl necklace.

3. Where does Jake collapse in Chapter 14?
(a) His room.
(b) On the street.
(c) Madame Laura's.
(d) Uncle Doc's saloon.

4. In Chapter 16, Ray points out that part of the problem is the false ideals of _____.
(a) Racial equality.
(b) Proper education.
(c) Integration.
(d) The American dream.

5. What town does Jake see as a smoky, industrial town?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

6. Who is the brown woman afraid will fight Jake in Chapter 20?
(a) Her boyfriend.
(b) Her landlord.
(c) Ray.
(d) Zeddy.

7. What does the fourth waiter call the chef during their argument?
(a) A dirty rhinoceros.
(b) A humpback whale.
(c) A no-good know-nothing slave.
(d) A hash slinger.

8. What is the implied role of Jerco in Ms. Rosalind's life?
(a) Pimp.
(b) Brother.
(c) Handyman.
(d) Fiance.

9. Who moves to New York in Chapter 17?
(a) Zeddy.
(b) Jake.
(c) Ray.
(d) Madame Laura.

10. In addition to smoking, what does Jake know will help him sleep?
(a) Listening to the blues.
(b) A hot bath.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Whiskey.

11. What do the two elevator men threaten to Ma Lawton because of Jerco and Ms. Rosalind?
(a) They want a bigger room.
(b) They will move out.
(c) They want them evicted.
(d) They will not pay their rent.

12. What is the brown woman's name?
(a) Emma.
(b) Lily.
(c) Caitlyn.
(d) Felice.

13. Where do Jake and the brown woman buy food when she returns from the apartment?
(a) Aunt Hattie's.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A bar.
(d) A deli.

14. Who prides himself on being mean in Chapter 12?
(a) The chef.
(b) Jake.
(c) Zeddy.
(d) Ray.

15. Who is Ray's landlady in Chapter 17?
(a) Madame Laura.
(b) She is not named.
(c) Ma Lawton.
(d) Aunt Hattie.