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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. Where is Miss Georgia's son?
(a) In a grave.
(b) At a movie.
(c) At war.
(d) At his father's house.

2. What did Terry do in high school?
(a) Sold drugs.
(b) Played football.
(c) Sang in choir.
(d) Was a mathlete.

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

4. How many children does Aunt Ruby have?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Nine.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jackie's parents tell her to do when Terry relapsed?

2. Where did Jackie and Terry live when they first got married?

3. What feeling does Jackie say she cannot get rid of?

4. Why does Nelson want Evelyn to be wealthy?

5. Who is Miss Georgia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jackie like the most about her new job?

2. How did Jackie's mama and Aunt Ruby differ in their parenting styles?

3. What images are the most clear when Jackie reflects upon her previous house?

4. Describe Evelyn's adult relationship with her sister Ruby.

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

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

7. Why does Jackie make fun of her parents?

8. Why does Sybil want to quit criminal law?

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

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

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