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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prelude, what kind of hairstyle does Jones's mother wear?
(a) Box braids.
(b) Short hair.
(c) Curls.
(d) A ponytail.

2. In Chapter 4, who in Jones's family does he refer to as a man of God?
(a) Uncle Ty.
(b) His cousin James.
(c) Uncle Albert.
(d) His grandfather.

3. In the last line of the Prelude, what does Jones say is in his mother's blood as she dances?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Fire.
(c) Joy.
(d) Rhythm.

4. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother do when he tells her he is not going to church with her any more?
(a) Threatens him with a knife.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Calls the pastor in to talk to him at her house.
(d) Takes the sheets off his bed with him still on it.

5. In Chapter 1, what book does Jones begin that he comes to love?
(a) The Invisible Man.
(b) Beloved.
(c) Another Country.
(d) The Bluest Eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what word does Jones's grandmother use to describe him in a negative way?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Cody ask Jones to do with him and Sam that Jones is pleased about?

3. What do Jones, Cody and Sam find in the hut in the woods?

4. Where is Chapter 1 set?

5. In Chapter 1, what is the name of Jones's dog?

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