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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. What did Himes' mother encourage her sons to do so they wouldn't grow flat?
(a) Hold their burps.
(b) Pull their ears.
(c) Pinch their noses.
(d) Jump up and down.

2. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?
(a) London.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Paris.

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

4. What does Black Boy kill Marie with?
(a) An axe.
(b) A shiv.
(c) A screw driver.
(d) A dagger.

5. Which of Wright's novels did Baldwin feel threatened by?
(a) Invisible Man.
(b) Go Tell to the Mountain.
(c) Native Son.
(d) Roots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What people does the narrator say were sent away?

2. What does Conway say a buddy eats?

3. What was Himes' position at the Wade Park Manor Hotel?

4. How was Chester's brother blinded?

5. Who does the narrator say he gets into a battle royal with?

(see the answer key)

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