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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 18 - 21).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Jones find tucked into a novel of his mother's that interests him?
(a) A photo of a young, attractive black man.
(b) A grocery list with strange items on it.
(c) A photo of his mother as a young girl.
(d) A note from his father, who he never knew.

2. In Chapter 20, why does Jones feel so badly about what he receives in the mail?
(a) He feels the note from his mother's lover is an invasion of her privacy.
(b) He wishes he could have used the life insurance money from his mother to help her while she was still alive.
(c) He feels guilty about receiving his mother's belongings because he never bought her anything.
(d) He never wrote to his mother, so he feels guilty about receiving a letter from her.

3. In Chapter 10, what book does Jones take out to re-read?
(a) The Awakening.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) The Dead.
(d) The Hours.

4. Who are the two neighbors Jones watches from his window as a boy in Chapter 1?
(a) Mark and Henry.
(b) Jeff and John.
(c) Sam and Robert.
(d) Cody and Sam.

5. In Chapter 13, what happens to Jones's mother just before they leave for her new city?
(a) She has to go to the emergency room because she is feeling ill.
(b) She gets hit by a car.
(c) Her dog dies and she is devastated.
(d) Her ex-husband comes back to speak with her before she leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is standing in the way of Jones attending the university he wants to attend?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Jones's RA persuade him and some of his fellow students to do?

3. In Chapter 14, what question does Jones ask his friend that he has found all straight men like?

4. In Chapter 21, why does Jones want to travel after his mother dies?

5. In Chapter 16, why does Jones feel he has to be so disciplined about his work?

(see the answer key)

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