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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. What does Jones say he does with a sudden violent gesture in Chapter 10?
(a) Jumps to his feet.
(b) Hits the wall.
(c) Kicks the table.
(d) Shouts out.

2. How is Elsie related to Madge?
(a) Her sister-in-law.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her niece.

3. What is the name of the union boss?
(a) Herbie.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Bertie.

4. How does Madge act towards Jones at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Nasty.
(c) Charming.
(d) Funny.

5. Who does the narrator say he gets into a battle royal with?
(a) A white woman.
(b) An Irish foreman.
(c) A motorcycle cop.
(d) A pitbull terrier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jones describe as a frightening conversation?

2. What does Alice say she wants to do instead of go home?

3. What is the name of the light colored girl in Alice's sitting room?

4. What did Himes say was his advantage over the other black convicts?

5. Who does Jones say he wants to kill?

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