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

2. What does the narrator say he doesn't have to marry?
(a) Unhappiness.
(b) Race.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Love.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?

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

3. What does the narrator carry his muscle as high as?

4. How did Himes injure himself at the Wade Park Manor Hotel?

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

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