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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Celestial say she was when Gloria taught her to pray?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Who is Big Roy's partner that ran off the people trying to steal his car?
(a) Wickliffe.
(b) Trey.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Mike.

3. Where did Andre's father meet the woman he left Andre's mother for?
(a) A trade show.
(b) A church banquet.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A wedding.

4. What does Roy compare prison to in a metaphor in his first letter in the Epilogue?
(a) A garden of hellish monsters.
(b) A haunted house of mirrors.
(c) A textbook.
(d) An apple.

5. Where was Olive born?
(a) Memphis.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) Oklahoma City.
(d) Texarkana.

6. Describing going into the subway with Celestial for the first time, Roy describes the stairs as going into a dark world like the dark scene in what film?
(a) The Wall.
(b) The Wiz.
(c) Psycho.
(d) American Beauty.

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

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

9. Who was Roy's French teacher in school?
(a) Mr. Worley.
(b) Mr. Boudreaux.
(c) Mr. James.
(d) Mr. Fontenot.

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

11. What was Olive's maiden name?
(a) Michaels.
(b) Boudreaux.
(c) Wellson.
(d) Ingelman.

12. In Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me," Roy says that he went into prison with banker's hands and came out looking like what?
(a) A mill worker.
(b) A grave digger.
(c) A yard worker.
(d) A construction worker.

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

14. What is the main course in the meal Davina makes for Roy?
(a) Fried catfish.
(b) Roast chicken.
(c) Roast beef.
(d) Pork chops.

15. What does Celestial describe as "once the richest Negro street in the world"?
(a) Octavian.
(b) Sweet Auburn.
(c) Mills Brooks.
(d) Carolina.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Roy describe paying to park his car across from Celestial's shop in Part Three: "Generosity"?

2. How old does Celestial say Old Hickey is in her letter to Roy in the Epilogue?

3. What bar did Celestial invite Roy to in Brooklyn on the night they met in New York?

4. What does Celestial describe keeping in a felt box in her jewelry case in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

5. Where does Roy go to sleep when he leaves Celestial alone in the bedroom in Part Three: "Generosity"?

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