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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. What honor does Evelyn's great grandfather have?
(a) The first Black man in space.
(b) The first Black doctor in Louisiana.
(c) The first Black man to build a bridge.
(d) The first Black man to win the lottery.

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

3. What does Nelson do for a living?
(a) Cuts down trees.
(b) Owns a business.
(c) Delivers babies.
(d) Works on the railroad.

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

5. Why does Evelyn say she smokes?
(a) She believes it steadies her.
(b) She wants to get sick.
(c) She was peer pressured.
(d) She wants to look older.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jackie say is the only person she does not have to fake happiness around?

2. Why is Renard harassed by a police officer at City Park?

3. What was Terry's job when he was healthy?

4. Which school does Nelson Junior attend?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jackie feel Sybil is being condescending when Sybil kisses her cheek?

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

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

4. Why are Evelyn and Ruby so judgmental of Renard's appearance when they meet him?

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

6. Why does Jackie make fun of her parents?

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

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

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

10. Josephine is a member of the Ladies of Equal Justice Education League. What does that title mean?

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