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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dudley remind John that is Jeff's true achievement?
(a) Marrying such a fine woman.
(b) Overcoming a drug addiction.
(c) Getting out of Harlem.
(d) Getting his Master's Degree.

2. What does John read from the paper?
(a) A phone number.
(b) A poem he is writing.
(c) A grocery list.
(d) A to-do list.

3. What do Jeff and Ann do after Jeff comes home?
(a) Eat dinner.
(b) Watch TV.
(c) Drink some beers.
(d) Smoke a joint.

4. How many years has Ann's father been in prison?
(a) 13.
(b) 29.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

5. What had Dudley been doing out of the country?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Sightseeing.
(c) Visiting relatives.
(d) Teaching.

6. What is Mattie carrying when she comes in?
(a) The mail.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Books.
(d) Her coat.

7. What had Ann told Mattie she wouldn't do during her visit?
(a) Drink liquor.
(b) Have sex with Jeff.
(c) Swear.
(d) Smoke marijuana.

8. Which of the following does NOT describe John?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Positive.
(c) Fatalistic.
(d) Optimistic.

9. Which of the following is not one of Chip's gang members?
(a) Al.
(b) Skeeter.
(c) Buzz.
(d) Mo.

10. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Marilou.
(b) Mattie.
(c) Marie.
(d) Maryann.

11. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A football hero.
(b) A valedictorian.
(c) A basketball star.
(d) A gang leader.

12. Why has Jeff been away from home?
(a) He was in the Air Force.
(b) He was at college.
(c) He had a job in Asia.
(d) He was traveling through Europe.

13. John wishes he had an outlet for his ____________________.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Writing.
(c) Pugilistic tendencies.
(d) Artistic tendencies.

14. How does Chips' gang treat Ann?
(a) They are rude and offensive.
(b) They take her out for drinks.
(c) They are glad to meet one of Jeff's friends.
(d) They ignore her.

15. What falls out of John's pocket?
(a) Piece of paper.
(b) Piece of candy.
(c) Dollar bill.
(d) Matches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John hide behind the refrigerator?

2. What is Ann's occupation?

3. How can John's demeanor be described as he comes into the house?

4. How many children does Dudley have?

5. What can Mattie tell about Grandma tonight?

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