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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 10 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what happens when Jones tries to kiss the man in the library?
(a) The man kisses Jones back.
(b) The man threatens Jones not to tell anyone else what they have been doing.
(c) The man slaps Jones.
(d) The man tells him he is not into that and immediately leaves.

2. In Chapter 8, how does Jones travel to the university that offers him the scholarship?
(a) On a plane ticket paid for by his mother's Delta benefits.
(b) He hitchhikes.
(c) He takes the train.
(d) By rental car.

3. Which author does Jones begin Part Three with a quote from?
(a) Nikki Giovanni.
(b) Roxanne Gay.
(c) Danez Smith.
(d) Sadie Jones.

4. In Chapter 3, Jones says he is the kind of boy who did what as a child?
(a) Loved sports.
(b) Spent all his time outside.
(c) Performed science experiments.
(d) Collected rocks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is one activity Jones and his mother do together to try to help with his problems related to going to college?

2. In Chapter 8, what event is going on in New York City when Jones visits for the first time as a child?

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

4. In the Prelude, what kind of hairstyle does Jones's mother wear?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Jones tell the Botanist when he leaves his house after their first encounter?

(see the answer key)

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