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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jones decide is the only way he calm himself after hearing Kelly's joke?
(a) By hurting himself.
(b) By confronting Madge.
(c) By killing the white boy.
(d) By going to the bar.

2. What does the narrator carry his muscle as high as?
(a) His chin.
(b) His forehead.
(c) His ears.
(d) His eyes.

3. What does Jones think is the best way of dealing with Madge?
(a) Reporting her.
(b) Killing her.
(c) Talking to her husband.
(d) Raping her.

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

5. What is Alice's father's title?
(a) Sir.
(b) Professor.
(c) Lord.
(d) Dr.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jones feel when he wakes up from his dream?

2. Who does Jones say the union has never supported?

3. What does Himes say he wanted to become?

4. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?

5. What does Jones say in sees in Johnny's eyes?

(see the answer key)

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