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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. 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 cheaper to pick up food there.
(c) They used to have to do that during the time of segregation and it is a habit.
(d) It is where they see their favorite wait staff.

2. Who is building a mansion on Brushy Mountain Road as the book opens?
(a) JJ Ferguson.
(b) Sylvia Ross.
(c) Ava Bailey.
(d) Henry Bailey.

3. Who is the man who calls to speak to Sylvia from jail?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Henry.
(c) Don.
(d) Devon.

4. In Chapter 3, where does Ava tell Sylvia that Lana would like Sylvia to go with Lana?
(a) To Europe.
(b) To Florida.
(c) On a cruise.
(d) To Cuba.

5. What job does Henry only last a few hours at?
(a) At the bank.
(b) At the chicken processing plant.
(c) At the nursing home.
(d) At the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Henry refer to JJ when he tells Ava he has just seen JJ in town?

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

3. What is Ava's greatest wish?

4. What does Henry do with the woman who reads his palm in New Orleans?

5. Who is Sylvia's sister?

(see the answer key)

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