2. How does Jones say Alice drives through the city?
(a) As if she was possessed.
(b) As if she was in labor.
(c) As if she wanted to die.
(d) As if something was after her.

3. Where do the two patrol officers take Jones and Alice?
(a) The police station.
(b) Home.
(c) A forest.
(d) The lakes.

4. What does Jones say he feels has crushed him at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) A horse.
(b) A car.
(c) A truck.
(d) A steel door.

5. What did Himes' father teach at the Lincoln Institute?
(a) Iron mongering.
(b) Blacksmithing.
(c) Mechanics.
(d) English.

6. What did Himes' mother encourage her sons to do so they wouldn't grow flat?
(a) Jump up and down.
(b) Pinch their noses.
(c) Hold their burps.
(d) Pull their ears.

7. Why does Jones say he kisses Alice lightly?
(a) To show he loves her.
(b) So not to muss her make up.
(c) To keep her guessing.
(d) To make her smile.

8. What restaurant does Jones go to after his argument with Alice?
(a) The Beat Room.
(b) The Rest Room.
(c) The Red Room.
(d) The Live Room.

9. What does Jones tell Alice he is desperate for her to understand?
(a) His longing.
(b) His past.
(c) His fear.
(d) His love.

10. What is the name of the light colored girl in Alice's sitting room?
(a) Polly.
(b) Denise.
(c) Cleo.
(d) Molly.

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

12. What does Jones discover one of his purchases has turned into?
(a) An ax.
(b) A pen.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

13. What is Jones and Alice's table next to?
(a) The door.
(b) The manager's office.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The fish tank.

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

15. What is the name of the woman the supervisor directs the narrator to?
(a) Petra.
(b) Madge.
(c) Anna.
(d) Jane.