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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who picks up a rock and kills the white man where Macon and Pilate decide to sleep?
(a) Macon
(b) Ruth
(c) Circe
(d) Pilate

2. What does Milkman send to Hagar?
(a) A pair of fancy shoes
(b) Money and a letter
(c) A new nightgown
(d) A ring

3. When does the Dead family take its weekly drives?
(a) Saturday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Sunday

4. What does Macon do to keep Milkman out of trouble?
(a) Lets him do whatever he wants
(b) Grounds him
(c) Offers to teach him the business
(d) Sends him away

5. Who is Milkman's best friend?
(a) Macon
(b) Sweets
(c) Guitar Bains
(d) Lena

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Macon and Pilate find as they try to bury the man who is killed?

2. Who is shocked about the news that Hagar wants to kill Milkman?

3. Who does Pilate tell Ruth she believes will save Milkman's life one day?

4. What does Milkman mention that causes Macon to become excited?

5. Who does Milkman's best friend goad Milkman into visiting?

(see the answer key)

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