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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) Salmon croquettes.
(b) Chicken omelettes.
(c) Blueberry pancakes.
(d) Bacon and eggs.

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

3. Where was Andre's father when he met the woman that he left Andre's mother for?
(a) Houston.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Denver.
(d) New York.

4. At whose house does Davina say she is living when she invites Roy over for dinner?
(a) Uncle Pat's.
(b) Jack Williams's.
(c) Sarah Tucker's.
(d) Miss Annie Mae's.

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

6. Why is Andre unable to use Big Roy's phone when he arrives in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Big Roy tells him the phone is broken.
(b) Big Roy tells him the phone is cut off.
(c) Big Roy tells him he's waiting for a call.
(d) Big Roy tells him he owes him money first.

7. How much money does Roy say he spent in prison for a pear once in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
(a) $10.
(b) $8.
(c) $4.
(d) $6.

8. What bar did Celestial and Andre go to after Olive's funeral?
(a) Earl Picard's Saturday Nighter.
(b) Les and Baity's Diner and Bar.
(c) The White Horse Tavern.
(d) Southy's Bar.

9. What did a man in prison stab Roy with?
(a) A toothbrush.
(b) A fork.
(c) A spatula.
(d) A dagger.

10. What does Roy describe collecting between the ages of eight and twelve?
(a) Stamps.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Keys.
(d) Toy cars.

11. Who was Celestial's supervisor at the restaurant where she worked who spoke French?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Didier.
(c) Andre.
(d) Kouider.

12. How old is Roy when he is released from prison?
(a) 36.
(b) 26.
(c) 41.
(d) 31.

13. 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 she wanted to talk to him.
(d) Because he likely has a concussion.

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

15. What novel by James Baldwin did Roy's French teacher give him?
(a) The Fire Next Time.
(b) Notes of a Native Son.
(c) Another Country.
(d) Go Tell It on the Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom is the letter that Roy finds and reads in a box of his belongings from the garage in Part Three: "Generosity"?

2. 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)?

3. What does Roy describe the name of his potential son?

4. What time is it when Roy hangs up the phone with Davina at his and Celestial's Atlanta home in Part Three: "Generosity"?

5. How old was Davina's son when he was charged and sent to prison?

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