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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Chester Himes in 1953?
(a) Paris.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) London.
(d) Madrid.

2. What is the name of Himes' autobiography?
(a) An Unheard Voice.
(b) The Quality of Hurt.
(c) Calling Out.
(d) Oppressed.

3. Who does Madge say she refuses to work with?
(a) A kiki.
(b) A paddy.
(c) A spick.
(d) A nigger.

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

5. What part of New York did Himes' two fictional policeman come from?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Manhatten.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Brooklyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Himes steal from the wealthy elderly couple?

2. Which of Wright's novels did Baldwin feel threatened by?

3. What is the name of Himes' favorite brother?

4. What was the name of the shipyard the narrator worked at?

5. What does the narrator say he doesn't have to marry?

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