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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. Who is shocked about the news that Hagar wants to kill Milkman?
(a) Reba
(b) Macon
(c) Pilate
(d) Ruth

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

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

4. How old is Milkman's best friend when they are first said to be friends?
(a) 15
(b) 17
(c) 13
(d) 12

5. How does Milkman get to see his best friend?
(a) When they skip school together
(b) Never
(c) Early in the morning
(d) Late at night

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Ruth hope she and Milkman would have?

3. What does Milkman throw his father into?

4. What does Macon do to keep Milkman out of trouble?

5. Who is the person that comes up with the nickname Milkman?

(see the answer key)

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