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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 part of New York did Himes' two fictional policeman come from?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Manhatten.
(d) Harlem.

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

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

4. What did Himes steal from the wealthy elderly couple?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Food.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Books.

5. What is slang for a white nigger?
(a) Nig-nog.
(b) Nighty.
(c) Wigger.
(d) Jigger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Black Boy kill Marie with?

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

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

4. Who does Madge say she refuses to work with?

5. What name is Himes derived from?

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