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

2. Who does Madge say she refuses to work with?
(a) A paddy.
(b) A kiki.
(c) A nigger.
(d) A spick.

3. What does the narrator say he intimidates the fearful white woman with?
(a) A sexual stare.
(b) A killer's smile.
(c) A enigmatic smile.
(d) A blank stare.

4. What is the name of Himes' autobiography?
(a) Oppressed.
(b) Calling Out.
(c) An Unheard Voice.
(d) The Quality of Hurt.

5. What does Jones call Madge when she insults him?
(a) A nigger lover.
(b) A cracker bitch.
(c) A white whore.
(d) A slut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the supervisor's nationality?

2. What position does McDougall say he is demoting Jones to?

3. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?

4. What was the name of the theater the narrator went to the previous night?

5. What is the name of the woman the supervisor directs the narrator to?

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