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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Harrison say the Negro air fighters are intimidating in war?
(a) British pilots.
(b) Italian pilots.
(c) Japanese piolts.
(d) Nazi pilots.

2. What did Himes' father teach at the Lincoln Institute?
(a) English.
(b) Mechanics.
(c) Blacksmithing.
(d) Iron mongering.

3. What is the name of Alice's friend?
(a) Molly.
(b) Louise.
(c) Stella.
(d) Edda.

4. Why does Jones say he doesn't confront Madge?
(a) She is too big.
(b) She look apologetic.
(c) She is with a white co-worker.
(d) She looks sick.

5. What name is Himes derived from?
(a) Hunny.
(b) Hopper.
(c) Heinz.
(d) Himmel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elsie say colored people prefer back home?

2. Who does Madge say she refuses to work with?

3. What is Alice's father's title?

4. What part of New York did Himes' two fictional policeman come from?

5. What does Jones call Madge when she insults him?

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