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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. What kind of an area is Brushy Mountain Road?
(a) It is an area where people live temporarily.
(b) It is a poor area.
(c) It is an area that has too much pollution for people to live there.
(d) It is a wealthy area.

2. What does Sylvia say she will bring Marcus when she comes to visit him in jail?
(a) Marcus's daughter.
(b) A hamburger.
(c) A weapon.
(d) A friend.

3. Why does Sylvia continue to speak with Marcus even though she really does not know him very well?
(a) She feels responsible for him because he is her son.
(b) She knows he needs money and she has a lot of extra money to give him.
(c) She has to admit his need for her attracted her to him, and she wanted to help him.
(d) She knows he is ill and she can use her medical expertise to assist him.

4. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?
(a) It is where they see their favorite wait staff.
(b) It is faster than going inside.
(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.

5. What is Ava's job?
(a) She is a tour guide.
(b) She is a teacher.
(c) She is a software engineer.
(d) She is a senior loan officer at a bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Henry's brother when the book opens?

2. Who is the man who calls to speak to Sylvia from jail?

3. What is Carrie's son's name?

4. What is one of Henry's first jobs in Pinewood before he gets married?

5. Who is Sylvia's sister?

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