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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pgs 30-37 (beg. "Two days later").

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What musician does Sonny applaud?
(a) Miles Davis.
(b) John Coltrane.
(c) Charlie Parker.
(d) Harry Carney.

3. In what branch of the military had Sonny served?
(a) Navy.
(b) Marines.
(c) Army.
(d) Air Force.

4. Which of the following does the narrator remark is near his home?
(a) Trees.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Cacti.
(d) Hedges.

5. Who rails at Sonny about truancy?
(a) Isabel's father.
(b) Isabel's brother.
(c) Isabel’s mother.
(d) Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does the narrator initially think Sonny will play?

2. At what level of school does the narrator teach?

3. In which of the following had the narrator’s uncle worked?

4. What metal does the narrator associate with Sonny?

5. To which of the following does the narrator compare a student?

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