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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Milkman send to Hagar?
(a) A ring
(b) Money and a letter
(c) A pair of fancy shoes
(d) A new nightgown

3. What is the date at the beginning of this story?
(a) March 2, 1931
(b) February 18, 1931
(c) December 23, 1931
(d) February 13, 1931

4. What does Macon Dead do for work?
(a) Handyman
(b) Landlord
(c) Insurance agent
(d) Real estate agent

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Macon talk about in order to distract Milkman from his other questions?

2. Who has Milkman been sleeping with for some time?

3. Which of Milkman's legs is shorter than the other?

4. Which of these names does not belong in the Dead family?

5. Who is thought to have killed the white boy?

(see the answer key)

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