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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 Macon do to keep Milkman out of trouble?
(a) Sends him away
(b) Grounds him
(c) Lets him do whatever he wants
(d) Offers to teach him the business

2. Who is the first woman to deliver a 'colored baby' at Mercy Hospital?
(a) Reba
(b) Hagar
(c) Pilate
(d) Ruth Foster

3. Who is the drunk and crazy tenant that waves around a shotgun and a wad of cash?
(a) Robert
(b) Porter
(c) Guitar
(d) Milkman

4. What does Pilate do for a living?
(a) Works as a maid
(b) Makes and sells wine
(c) Cooks
(d) Is a midwife

5. What kind of car does the Dead family own?
(a) T-bird
(b) They don't own a car
(c) GTO
(d) Packard

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Milkman's aunt doing when he comes up to her house?

2. What is the date at the beginning of this story?

3. What is Robert Smith's profession?

4. Who is Milkman's best friend?

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

(see the answer key)

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