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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 do Margaret and Odessa agree that Brother Boxer doesn't have any right to be doing?
(a) Smoking and drinking.
(b) Sitting in front of the television.
(c) Not helping his wife with the house.
(d) Driving a liquor truck.

2. What is the first thing that Margaret says when Luke walks into the apartment in Act i?
(a) "Get out."
(b) "Luke."
(c) "What are you doing here?"
(d) "I'm so glad to see you."

3. How did Luke know where to find Margaret?
(a) Luke followed David to find Margaret.
(b) Someone told Luke about Margaret in a letter.
(c) Luke asked around to find Margaret.
(d) Luke knew Margaret would be somewhere near a church.

4. What happens when Luke starts to leave during Act I?
(a) Luke falls against the table.
(b) Margaret starts crying.
(c) David asks him not to go.
(d) Luke begins uncontrollable coughing.

5. Why is everyone silent when Sisters Moore and Boxer finish singing in Act I?
(a) The first act has ended.
(b) Luke walks in the apartment.
(c) Everyone's head is bowed while they pray.
(d) Everyone has left the apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells David that he has a natural gift for music?

2. Who does the pastor suggest as a substitute piano player for the church service?

3. How much does Sister Moore place in the offering basket in the first act?

4. During Act I, two people say "God doesn't like liars." Who were they?

5. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sister Boxer and Sister Moore come to church early in Act III?

2. What jazz musicians does David compare his father to after confessing to listening to his records in Act II?

3. Describe what you know about Sister Rice from Act II?

4. What happens before Luke dies in Act III?

5. Describe the scene as Act II opens.

6. In Act I, we learn that Margaret will be leaving after the service to visit a sister church in Philadelphia. What is the purpose of her trip.

7. In Act II, what does David remember about the time right before he became separated from his father?

8. How does David look when he first appears in Act II?

9. Describe the Alexander home in the play.

10. Describe the opening of Act III.

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