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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much gratitude did Mattie's sisters show for what John and Mattie did for them.
(a) They are helping others as they were helped.
(b) They are paying them back.
(c) None.
(d) They paid them back in full.

2. Why does Dudley think it best if John is aware of Mattie's condition?
(a) So he can get insurance.
(b) So he can take her to the hospital.
(c) So he will be nicer to her.
(d) So he can prepare.

3. What does Mattie not attempt to control in her household?
(a) The computer use.
(b) The swearing.
(c) The TV shows.
(d) The alcohol consumption.

4. What does John feels about Jeff's discharge?
(a) It is unfortunate.
(b) It is reversible.
(c) It was predictable.
(d) It is a disgrace.

5. What does Mattie discuss with Ann?
(a) Mattie's family.
(b) Civil Rights Movement.
(c) Ann's family.
(d) Sunday dinner plans.

6. What does Gail ask Jeff to do?
(a) Hide her gun.
(b) Speak to Mo as a friend.
(c) Get her some college course information.
(d) Take her out.

7. Why can Jeff not try on his uniform?
(a) He forgot to pack it.
(b) He was discharged from the Air Force.
(c) It is at the cleaners.
(d) It is too small.

8. What does Jeff tell his mother when she asks him to wait to get married?
(a) He can't agree to wait.
(b) He will wait as long as it takes.
(c) He will wait six months.
(d) He will wait until he graduates law school.

9. What relieves Gail's mind?
(a) Jeff agrees to talk to Mo.
(b) She found an apartment.
(c) She got good medical test results.
(d) She got a new job.

10. What is the name of John's poem?
(a) The Tigres River.
(b) The River is Wide.
(c) Rollin' on the River.
(d) The River Niger.

11. What does Mo deride Jeff for regarding Jeff's vision?
(a) Fighting for black rights through the legal system.
(b) Jeff is no good at negotiating.
(c) He is too stupid to make it happen.
(d) Jeff lacks the ambition.

12. What does Mattie ask Jeff to do before he marries Ann?
(a) Finish law school.
(b) Date other girls.
(c) Get a good job.
(d) Buy a house.

13. Who is Mo's girlfriend?
(a) Gail.
(b) Patty.
(c) Justine.
(d) Tina.

14. Who comes to the house to talk to John?
(a) Dudley.
(b) Mr. Greevey.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Jeff.

15. What does Jeff do when Chips antagonizes Ann?
(a) Kicks him out of the house.
(b) Renounces their friendship.
(c) Threatens to kill him.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie think is a big problem with her family?

2. What did John and Mattie do when Mattie's sisters came to New York?

3. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

4. For what event do Mattie and Grandma plan to go shopping?

5. What is John's mood as he leaves the house?

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