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Where did the narrator and Sonny grow up?

What imagery does the narrator use to describe his reaction to the news about Sonny?

"Sonny's Blues" Comprehension

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Comprehension of the story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin.

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1
What imagery does the narrator use to describe his reaction to the news about Sonny?
He describes seeing darkness.
He describes a horrible smell; smell.
He describes ice in his stomach and veins; touch.
2
Where did the narrator and Sonny grow up?
In the projects in New Jersey
In an apartment in Harlem
In an apartment in Manhattan
In the projects in Harlem
3
What musician does Sonny love?
The Beatles
Skip James
Charlie Parker
4
What is Sonny addicted to?
piano
cocaine
heroin
5
Why did Sonny play jazz?
Because all of the other junkies did.
Because it was an escape from the life he lived.
Because he hated all other genres.
6
Why does the narrator worry about Sonny so much?
Because his mother told him to.
Because Sonny's friend told him to.
Because he loves him unconditionally.
7
Why doesn't the narrator like that Sonny loves jazz?
He would prefer that he play classical music.
He thinks jazz is annoying.
Jazz musicians are "good time people," according to dad.
8
How did the narrator find out that Sonny got arrested?
He got a phone call.
His mother called to tell him.
He saw it in the newspaper.