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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jones make reservations for at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Dinner.
(b) A movie.
(c) A book club.
(d) The theater.

3. What people does the narrator say were sent away?
(a) Japanese.
(b) Irish.
(c) Africans.
(d) Chinese.

4. What was Himes' position at the Wade Park Manor Hotel?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Porter.
(c) Busboy.
(d) Receptionist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jones and Alice's table next to?

2. What is a tacker?

3. Where does Jones drop off the white hitchhikers?

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

5. Which of Wright's novels did Baldwin feel threatened by?

(see the answer key)

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