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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Himes injure himself at the Wade Park Manor Hotel?
(a) He got beaten up.
(b) He stepped in front of a taxi.
(c) He fell down an elevator shaft.
(d) He walked through a glass door.

2. What country did Himes move to with Lesley Packard?
(a) Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

3. What is the name of Himes' favorite brother?
(a) Davis.
(b) Bob.
(c) Frank.
(d) Joe.

4. Who does the narrator say he gets into a battle royal with?
(a) An Irish foreman.
(b) A pitbull terrier.
(c) A motorcycle cop.
(d) A white woman.

5. What is the name of the hero of the Lonely Crusade?
(a) Malc.
(b) Jack.
(c) Luther.
(d) Huey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say he doesn't have to marry?

2. What does the narrator say he intimidates the fearful white woman with?

3. What does Jones call Madge when she insults him?

4. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?

5. Where does the narrator say the rich white folks live?

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