Devil in a Blue Dress Quizzes

1. In what year does the novel take place?

• 1961.
• 1945.
• 1938.
• 1948.

2. Why is Easy surprised to see Mr. Albright in Joppy's bar?

• Because Easy has not seen Mr. Albright in years.
• Because he is dressed nicely.
• Because he is white.
• Because he is not a butcher.

3. Why is Easy accustomed to being in the company of white people?

• Because he worked with an all-white supervision team at Champion.
• Because he lives in a largely white community.
• Because he fought alongside them and also killed them in the war.
• Because he is half-white.

4. Why does Easy agree to meet with Mr. Albright?

• In order to avoid Joppy's violence.
• He needs money to pay his mortgage.
• He trusts Mr. Albright instinctively.
• Because Mr. Albright is an old friend from his war days.

5. What is startling about Mr. Albright's appearance?

• A small crescent-shaped scar beneath his eye.
• The strange filth covering his shoes.
• His pecan-shaped head.
• The whiteness of his clothing.

6. What does Mr. Albright leave the bar without doing?

• Saying one word to Joppy.
• Paying for his drinks.
• Telling Easy where to meet him.
• Drinking a single drop of alcohol.

7. What is Joppy's most prized possession?

• His marble bar top.
• His boxing medals.
• His white Cadillac.
• His antique whiskey decanter.

8. When did Joppy meet Mr. Albright?

• When they worked together at Champion aircraft.
• When he was a boxer.
• That very night.
• When they fought together in World War II.

9. What does Easy's instinct tell him about Mr. Albright?

• That he is a murderer.
• That he is dishonest.
• That he is a pedophile.
• That he is honest.

10. Why is Easy jealous of Joppy?

• Joppy never takes orders from white men.
• Joppy has won many boxing championships.
• Joppy is a property owner.
• Joppy is not afraid to kill.