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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 does Himes do to protect him from the screws and the convicts?
(a) Trade.
(b) Act.
(c) Write.
(d) Paint.

2. What subject did Cheser's mother teach in Georgia?
(a) Maths.
(b) History.
(c) Science.
(d) Music.

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

4. What is the supervisor's nationality?
(a) Italian.
(b) Scottish.
(c) Irish.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Chester's brother blinded?

2. What color is the white boy's hair?

3. What is the name of Himes' favorite brother?

4. What name is Himes derived from?

5. What is the name of the hero of Native Son?

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