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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 is the name of Himes' favorite brother?
(a) Joe.
(b) Frank.
(c) Davis.
(d) Bob.

2. What was the name of the shipyard the narrator worked at?
(a) Biblio.
(b) Tech.
(c) Atlas.
(d) Goering.

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

4. What subject did Cheser's mother teach in Georgia?
(a) Maths.
(b) Science.
(c) Music.
(d) History.

5. What does Black Boy kill Marie with?
(a) A dagger.
(b) An axe.
(c) A screw driver.
(d) A shiv.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the hero of Native Son?

3. What did Himes' mother encourage her sons to do so they wouldn't grow flat?

4. What is a tacker?

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

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