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

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

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

4. What does Jackie's dad offer her?
(a) Money to move.
(b) A dog for T.C.
(c) Free babysitting.
(d) New appliances.

5. Why do Jackie's parents get divorced?
(a) They do not.
(b) They do not love each other.
(c) Her daddy cheats on her mama.
(d) Her mama beats her daddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Renard is ashamed of when he meets Nelson?

2. Why do Evelyn and Ruby go to Dufon's Oyster Shop?

3. What honor does Evelyn's great grandfather have?

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

5. What do Evelyn and Miss Georgia do together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Jackie thought of throughout her life when she has a tough decision to make?

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

3. How do Ruby's food choices relate to her emotions?

4. Evelyn says that Renard completes her. What example does she give?

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

6. What does Renard mean when he says there are different ways to leave a person?

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

8. What does the quotes, "The baby seemed to soften Sybil" (51). mean?

9. What does Jackie pass on her way to and from her apartment each day?

10. What does it mean when Sybil states that crack is not complicated?

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