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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. Who does Milkman's best friend goad Milkman into visiting?
(a) Judy
(b) Pilate
(c) Reba
(d) Ruth

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

3. What does Macon reveal about Ruth's relationship with her father?
(a) It seemed to be incestuous
(b) It was abusive
(c) She killed him
(d) It was not very close

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

5. Who is the person that comes up with the nickname Milkman?
(a) George
(b) Solomon
(c) Macon
(d) Freddie

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family take its weekly drive?

2. Where does Milkman find Guitar?

3. Who is the first woman to deliver a 'colored baby' at Mercy Hospital?

4. What does Macon Dead do for work?

5. Where do Guitar and Milkman go to get a drink?

(see the answer key)

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