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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (A House is Not a Home - The Initiation of Tuan, Pages 149 - 196).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Broome's childhood "friend" in Part I that Broome's father likes?
(a) Henry.
(b) Corey.
(c) James.
(d) Jason.

2. What does Broome write that Black boys do not get to enjoy for long?
(a) Having enough to eat.
(b) Swimming.
(c) School.
(d) Boyhood.

3. What does Broome remember his mother telling him about the dangers of a Black parent showing affection to a child in the Jim Crow south?
(a) It was only done by wealthier Black people.
(b) It signalled weakness to white people.
(c) It was looked down upon.
(d) It was never, ever done.

4. What does Broome prefer to drink at bars that seems to turn some people off?
(a) Gin and tonics.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Jack Daniel's.

5. What happens when it is time to come home from the night club in Part I for Broome?
(a) He breaks his leg.
(b) None of his friends' parents want to give him a ride.
(c) His friend accuses him of stealing his money.
(d) He almost gets hit by a car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Broome's father once do in order to avoid having Broome's mother see him in the house?

2. What is a major characteristic Broome's mother recalls about her own father?

3. Who is the young boy's father on the bus on the phone with frequently in Part I?

4. Where does Broome learn everything he every learned about white people?

5. Why does Broome leave his rented accomodation in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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