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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Do Jackie's mama and her Aunt Sybil get along?
(a) No, they refuse to speak to each other.
(b) Yes, they never argue.
(c) No, they are estranged.
(d) Yes, but they bicker.

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

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

4. Why does Terry say Jackie was a bright light?
(a) She had a greasy face.
(b) She was loud.
(c) She outshone her sister.
(d) Her laugh was funny.

5. Why do Evelyn and Ruby go to Dufon's Oyster Shop?
(a) To eat breakfast.
(b) To congregate after school.
(c) To work.
(d) To sing.

6. What is one thing Renard is ashamed of when he meets Nelson?
(a) His profession.
(b) The gap in his teeth.
(c) His old shoes.
(d) His broken leg.

7. Why does Evelyn think she is better than Ruby?
(a) Evelyn believes she is prettier and smarter.
(b) Evelyn runs faster.
(c) Evelyn is the oldest.
(d) Evelyn has had more boyfriends.

8. What profession is Renard studying for?
(a) Mathematician.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Lawyer.

9. How old is Jackie's baby, T.C.?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 6 months.

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

11. What do Evelyn and Miss Georgia do together?
(a) Go to church.
(b) Dance.
(c) Knit.
(d) Play music.

12. How many siblings does Jackie have?
(a) None.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

13. Why does Nelson want Evelyn to be wealthy?
(a) He does not want Evelyn to struggle.
(b) He wants Evelyn to take care of him when he is old.
(c) He thinks Evelyn wastes money.
(d) He wants Evelyn to buy him things.

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

15. What is Sybil's profession?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Counselor.
(c) Police Officer.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Terry not pay child support?

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

3. What is Josephine worried about at dinner?

4. Who does Nelson compare Renard to?

5. Which state is the city of New Orleans in?

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