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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pgs 37-44 (beg. "One Saturday afternoon").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the last words the narrator’s mother says to him in the story?
(a) “Take care of yourself.”
(b) “I love you, honey.”
(c) “Get on to her an’ make me some grandbabies!”
(d) “But you got to let him know you’s there.”

2. Which of the following does the narrator use as a term for drugs?
(a) Smack.
(b) Ease.
(c) Good-good.
(d) Dope.

3. Along what street do the narrator and Sonny travel?
(a) 122nd.
(b) 128th.
(c) 116th.
(d) 110th.

4. In front of what kind of eatery is the sidewalk revival?
(a) Jerk chicken.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Barbecue.

5. What color of dress does the narrator associate with his mother?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Grace die?

2. Which of the following songs is sung at the sidewalk revival?

3. On what day does Sonny invite the narrator to hear him play?

4. In what branch of the military had the narrator served?

5. What instrument had the narrator’s uncle played?

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