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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hagar bring as the murder weapon for Milkman's murder?
(a) A huge butcher's knife
(b) Poison
(c) A hammer
(d) Wire

2. What did Pilate use to protect Ruth and her unborn son?
(a) Songs
(b) Wine
(c) Poultices
(d) Voodoo

3. Where does Hagar hit Milkman?
(a) Collarbone
(b) Chest
(c) Arm
(d) Legs

4. What is Robert Smith's profession?
(a) Insurance agent
(b) Doctor
(c) Slave
(d) Butler

5. What is Milkman's aunt doing when he comes up to her house?
(a) Sleeping
(b) Smoking
(c) Chewing on berries
(d) Cleaning

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family take its weekly drive?

2. Why does Milkman do things to be unlike his father?

3. What is another name for the hospital in the story?

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

5. What kind of car does the Dead family own?

(see the answer key)

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