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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is older, Jackie or Sybil?
(a) They are identical twins.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Sybil.
(d) They are fraternal twins.

2. How many living siblings does Renard have?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 18.
(d) 0.

3. Where did Jackie and Terry live when they first got married?
(a) In the housing projects.
(b) New Orleans East.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) With Jackie's parents.

4. What feeling does Jackie say she cannot get rid of?
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Doom.
(d) Happiness.

5. What is wrong with Renard's pants?
(a) They are out of style.
(b) The right hem is too short.
(c) They have a stain on them.
(d) They are full of holes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jackie's position at the nursery?

2. What is Nelson's heritage?

3. Who is the face of the Just Say No movement?

4. What honor does Evelyn's great grandfather have?

5. Why is Renard harassed by a police officer at City Park?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ruby's opinion of Andrew after their first date and why does her opinion change?

2. How is Renard's physical appearance described, and why is this important to the story?

3. Why does Sybil want to quit criminal law?

4. Why does Josephine tell Evelyn she cannot be friends with anyone who wants what she has?

5. What does the quotes, "The baby seemed to soften Sybil" (51). mean?

6. Why did people not believe that Sybil would go to law school?

7. Why does Jackie feel Sybil is being condescending when Sybil kisses her cheek?

8. Describe Sybil's appearance. Why does it bother Jackie?

9. What can the reader infer from the statement that Evelyn has tried to muffle herself her whole life?

10. How does Evelyn feel in Renard's presence?

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