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

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

3. What does Henry call his mother-in-law?
(a) Sylvia.
(b) Mom.
(c) Mother.
(d) Mrs. Ross.

4. What is the name of the street that Sylvia's house is on?
(a) Shady Lane.
(b) Development Drive.
(c) Chatham Circle.
(d) Camelot Road.

5. What is Carrie's son's name?
(a) Zeke.
(b) Henry.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did JJ live with for most of his youth?

4. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?

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

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