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

2. What does Himes say he wanted to become?
(a) A real man.
(b) A traveler.
(c) An academic.
(d) A southern man.

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

4. What does the narrator say he intimidates the fearful white woman with?
(a) A killer's smile.
(b) A sexual stare.
(c) A blank stare.
(d) A enigmatic smile.

5. What is the name of the hero of Native Son?
(a) Malcolm Marshall.
(b) James Dean.
(c) Bigger Thomas.
(d) Jimmy Crow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a tacker?

2. What people does the narrator say were sent away?

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

4. What color is the white boy's hair?

5. What is the name of the hero of the Lonely Crusade?

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