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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Milkman throw his father into?
(a) A cellar
(b) A radiator
(c) The wall
(d) A bush

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

3. Who is trying to fly at the start of the novel?
(a) Milkman
(b) Solomon
(c) Macon
(d) Robert Smith

4. Are Ruth and Milkman's sisters happy with him for beating up on his father?
(a) His sisters are, but Ruth isn't
(b) Ruth is, but his sisters aren't
(c) Yes
(d) No

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 does Macon want to buy and rent to black professionals?

2. What is Milkman's job as he works with his father?

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

4. What does Macon reveal about Ruth's relationship with her father?

5. What does Macon Dead do for work?

(see the answer key)

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