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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 Chapter 4, why does Jones's grandmother slap him when he his a younger boy?
(a) For wearing a dress.
(b) For watching racy movies.
(c) For playing with her makeup.
(d) For talking back to her after she tells him not to carry his books like a girl.

2. Where does Jones's mother work in Chapter 1?
(a) A law office.
(b) The airport.
(c) City Hall.
(d) McDonald's.

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

4. What kinds of books does Jones particularly like to read as a child?
(a) Horror stories.
(b) Greek mythology.
(c) Mysteries.
(d) Sports stories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother do when he tells her he is not going to church with her any more?

2. In Chapter 1, what book does Jones begin that he comes to love?

3. In Chapter 4, what religion does Jones mention his mother has practiced since her early twenties?

4. What do Cody and Sam do to Jones on one occasion when they are supposed to be trading magazines?

5. In the Prelude, what kind of music does Jones refer to in the title of the Prelude?

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