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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Henry only last a few hours at?
(a) At the bank.
(b) At the farm.
(c) At the nursing home.
(d) At the chicken processing plant.

2. Who is in Ava's dream that she has in Chapter 8?
(a) JJ.
(b) Her husband and her brother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her best friend.

3. What is Ava's greatest wish?
(a) To build her own house.
(b) To have a baby.
(c) To make more money.
(d) To get married.

4. What does Henry call his mother-in-law?
(a) Mother.
(b) Mrs. Ross.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Mom.

5. Where is Henry's brother when the book opens?
(a) Jail.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Europe.
(d) The Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ava's job?

2. How does Sylvia know Marcus?

3. Who is the man who calls to speak to Sylvia from jail?

4. What is Carrie's son's name?

5. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?

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