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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 14 - 17).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, what happens suddenly when Jones and the man he is with on New Years Eve are kissing?
(a) The man makes a phone call.
(b) The man goes and gets a knife.
(c) The man starts drinking heavily again.
(d) The man starts hitting Jones violently.

3. 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 photo of his mother as a young girl.
(c) A note from his father, who he never knew.
(d) A grocery list with strange items on it.

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

5. What is one difference Jones thinks exists between speech and debate students and theater students?
(a) He thinks speech and debate students are smarter than theater students.
(b) He thinks speech and debate students are more arrogant than theater students.
(c) He thinks speech and debate students are shyer than theater students.
(d) He thinks speech and debate students are meaner than theater students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jones do with the man he leaves the New Year's Eve party with that makes other party-goers laugh?

2. In Chapter 13, what happens to Jones's mother just before they leave for her new city?

3. In Chapter 9, who does Jones's mother sometimes call out for in her sleep?

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

5. In Chapter 8, what do Jones's mother's friends take him to see?

(see the answer key)

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