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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jones say he has in the palm of his hand?
(a) His present.
(b) The white boy's life.
(c) His future.
(d) His gun.

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

3. When does the narrator say he can give the man money for the dog?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) In an hour.
(d) In the afternoon.

4. In which state was Himes born?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) New York.
(d) Missouri.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alice tell Jones he should plead for?

3. How does Jones feel when he wakes up from his dream?

4. What drink does Jones pick up for his meeting with Madge?

5. How was Chester's brother blinded?

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