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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. What did Milkman's mother say she was wearing when she was kneeling next to her dead father?
(a) A dress
(b) A slip
(c) Nothing
(d) A suit

2. What does Hagar want to do in response to Milkman's breakup?
(a) Nothing
(b) Kill him
(c) Find a new man
(d) Move away

3. Who is the one person for whom Milkman does not buy a Christmas present?
(a) Macon
(b) Lena
(c) Ruth
(d) Hagar

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

5. What does Macon want to buy and rent to black professionals?
(a) Boats
(b) Clothing
(c) Cars
(d) Summer homes

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom do Macon and Pilate try to hide?

2. What is Hagar's relationship to Milkman?

3. What does the new job holder say the job is in order to save face?

4. Who prevented Macon from attempting to miscarry Milkman when he was in the womb?

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

(see the answer key)

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