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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy cook for breakfast on Christmas day in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Bacon and eggs.
(b) Blueberry pancakes.
(c) Chicken omelettes.
(d) Salmon croquettes.

2. What happened when Celestial saw a burglar robbing her apartment in Brooklyn when she first met Roy in New York?
(a) She screamed for help.
(b) She chased him.
(c) She called the police.
(d) She ran to the neighbor's house.

3. Where did Celestial get a job with her friend Imani in New York?
(a) McKlive's.
(b) Maroons.
(c) Carson's Deli.
(d) Two Steps Down.

4. Where does Davina describe seeing Celestial after Olive's funeral?
(a) Her uncle's bar.
(b) Her uncle's house.
(c) Her sister's salon.
(d) Her brother's house.

5. On what street does Davina live?
(a) Jackson Street.
(b) Washington Street.
(c) Smith Street.
(d) Edwards Street.

6. What does Celestial's father say his religious denomination is?
(a) Quizitism.
(b) Imperialism.
(c) Empiricism.
(d) Egalitarianism.

7. What did Celestial drink at the bar after Olive's funeral?
(a) Whiskey sours.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Screwdrivers.
(d) Wine.

8. For how long does Big Roy say he and Olive were married in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Over 20 years.
(b) Over 30 years.
(c) Over 40 years.
(d) Over 50 years.

9. Who is the notary that witnessed Roy's signing of the divorce papers?
(a) Anna.
(b) Davina.
(c) Olive.
(d) Big Roy.

10. What time is it when Roy hangs up the phone with Davina at his and Celestial's Atlanta home in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) 3:30 a.m.
(b) 1:30 a.m.
(c) 12:30 a.m.
(d) 2:30 a.m.

11. In Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me," Roy says, "I can see that my mama had a type, and I guess we all do. Her type of man is one with" what (185)?
(a) "Ambition and a future."
(b) "A point of view."
(c) "Wickedness."
(d) "Intelligence and drive."

12. Why does Celestial try to keep Roy awake after his fight with Andre in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Because he was too drunk.
(b) Because he was on drugs.
(c) Because he likely has a concussion.
(d) Because she wanted to talk to him.

13. Who said "Black love is Black wealth" (135)?
(a) Michael Callen.
(b) James Baldwin.
(c) Andrew Sales.
(d) Nickki Giovanni.

14. What kind of car does Celestial drive in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) A Volvo.
(b) A Toyota.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A Mercedes.

15. What does Celestial describe keeping in a felt box in her jewelry case in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
(a) Her engagement ring.
(b) Her mother's necklace.
(c) Her father's watch.
(d) Roy's missing tooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roy says in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me" that "In Eloe, if you want to know who you're supposed to be, you don't have to go further than" what (160)?

2. Where was Big Roy born and raised?

3. What bar did Celestial and Andre go to after Olive's funeral?

4. How much does Roy describe Celestial's dolls as selling for each in Part Three: "Generosity"?

5. Where was Olive born?

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