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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what illness is Jones's mother diagnosed with?
(a) Multiple Sclerosis.
(b) Lyme Disease.
(c) Congestive heart failure.
(d) Cancer.

2. What author does Jones begin Part Two of the book with a quote from?
(a) Mamie Elizabeth Till-Mobley.
(b) Sadie Smith.
(c) Tayari Jones.
(d) Nikki Giovanni.

3. In Chapter 6, why is the main figure in the play Jones sees in high school targeted and beaten to death?
(a) He is black.
(b) He is a Muslim.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He is gay.

4. In Chapter 8, what event is going on in New York City when Jones visits for the first time as a child?
(a) The Thanksgiving Day Parade.
(b) The Olympics.
(c) Pride Month.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Jones think about all the time?
(a) Going to New York City.
(b) Finding a job.
(c) Being gay.
(d) His father.

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 4, what does Jones's grandmother find in his room that causes her to make him pray with her?

3. In Chapter 8, how does Jones feel after telling his mother about his scholarship to college?

4. In Chapter 3, who is the man who is killed whose death Jones sees reported on the news?

5. What does Cody call Jones that Jones writes was almost a relief to hear someone finally say out loud?

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