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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jones dream about at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Harrison shooting him.
(b) The police arresting him.
(c) Being drafted into the army.
(d) Alice leaving him.

2. What is a tacker?
(a) A monkey wrench.
(b) A pipe fitter.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A black worker.

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

4. What position does McDougall say he is demoting Jones to?
(a) Pipe fitter.
(b) Oil worker.
(c) Mover.
(d) Mechanic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the supervisor's nationality?

2. Who does Mr. Harrison say the Negro air fighters are intimidating in war?

3. What problem do Leighton and the girls talk about?

4. What do the police officers call Jones and Alice?

5. What does Jones say he feels has crushed him at the end of Chapter 11?

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