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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Henry go to see at Simmy's in Chapter 7?
(a) Mae.
(b) Jonnie.
(c) Ava.
(d) Carrie.

2. Who did JJ live with for most of his youth?
(a) Sylvia.
(b) His parents.
(c) His grandmother, Alice Graham.
(d) His older brother.

3. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?
(a) It is faster than going inside.
(b) It is where they see their favorite wait staff.
(c) They used to have to do that during the time of segregation and it is a habit.
(d) It is cheaper to pick up food there.

4. Where do Henry and Sean go in Chapter 5 after Henry graduated from school?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) California.
(c) Florida.
(d) Cuba.

5. What part of Sylvia's house does she spent a lot of time tending to?
(a) Her garden.
(b) Her kitchen.
(c) Her windows.
(d) Her bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sylvia's mother Mabe try in hopes of enticing her husband to love her more?

2. How does Sylvia know Marcus?

3. Who is Sylvia's sister?

4. Why is Carrie's family upset with her?

5. Who is building a mansion on Brushy Mountain Road as the book opens?

(see the answer key)

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