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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose family looks after Renard when his mother dies?
(a) Andrew's grandparents.
(b) Miss Georgia's children.
(c) Evelyn's parents.
(d) Andrew's parents.

2. Which war is happening during the first part of this novel?
(a) World War I.
(b) War of 1812.
(c) Korean War.
(d) World War II.

3. Which school does Nelson Junior attend?
(a) Valena High School.
(b) Valena Junior College.
(c) Valena C. Jones Elementary.
(d) Valena Jones Middle School.

4. Who does Nelson compare Renard to?
(a) Ernie from the store.
(b) Ernest Wright.
(c) Ernie the neighbor.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

5. What does Jackie say she was once known for?
(a) Singing.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Temper.

6. Why does Evelyn feel that her mother does not approve of her?
(a) Her mother ignores her.
(b) Her mother makes fun of her.
(c) Her mother corrects her too much.
(d) Her mother slaps her.

7. What couple does Jackie wish her relationship mirrored?
(a) Ike and Tina Turner.
(b) Her parents' relationship.
(c) Her sister's relationship with friends.
(d) The King and Queen.

8. What is Nelson's heritage?
(a) Jamaican.
(b) Indonesian.
(c) Senegalese.
(d) Brazilian.

9. Where does Jackie say was the promised land for the Black middle class?
(a) The South.
(b) The East.
(c) The North.
(d) The West.

10. What is Evelyn's brother's name?
(a) John Senior.
(b) Nelson Junior.
(c) Martin.
(d) Billy.

11. What kind of speech impediment does Renard have?
(a) Stammer.
(b) Lisp.
(c) Tourette's Syndrome.
(d) Whistle.

12. Why is Renard harassed by a police officer at City Park?
(a) He is vandalizing.
(b) Because the officer is drunk.
(c) He makes Evelyn cry.
(d) Because of segregation.

13. What drug is Terry addicted to?
(a) Crack.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Crystal Meth.
(d) Heroin.

14. What was Terry's job when he was healthy?
(a) Musician.
(b) Professor.
(c) Pharmacist.
(d) Athlete.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Renard say is the kindest man he knows?

2. Why do Jackie's parents get divorced?

3. What does Nelson say about Renard?

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

5. Do Jackie's mama and her Aunt Sybil get along?

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