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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Davina say her father was headed before she was even five years old?
(a) Houston.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Dallas.
(d) New Orleans.

2. What bar did Celestial invite Roy to in Brooklyn on the night they met in New York?
(a) White Horse Tavern.
(b) Puck Fair.
(c) Jackson's.
(d) Two Steps Down.

3. What folk artist known for her narrative quilts did Celestial tell Roy she wanted to be like when they met in New York?
(a) Shelden Peck.
(b) Faith Ringgold.
(c) Ammi Phillips.
(d) Maud Lewis.

4. What did Andre call Roy's Ford Pinto?
(a) The Rocket.
(b) The Auto Bomb.
(c) The Snail.
(d) The Green Snake.

5. How much money does Roy describe paying to park his car across from Celestial's shop in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) $4.
(b) $12.
(c) $10.
(d) $20.

6. 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) "Wickedness."
(b) "Intelligence and drive."
(c) "A point of view."
(d) "Ambition and a future."

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

8. Where had Big Roy gone when Olive died?
(a) To the chapel.
(b) To work.
(c) To the 7-11.
(d) To his home.

9. How old does Celestial say Old Hickey is in her letter to Roy in the Epilogue?
(a) 112 years old.
(b) 56 years old.
(c) 243 years old.
(d) 128 years old.

10. 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)?
(a) "Your backyard."
(b) "The family Bible."
(c) "The church."
(d) "The cemetery."

11. From whom is the letter that Roy finds and reads in a box of his belongings from the garage in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) Andre.
(b) Olive.
(c) Celestial.
(d) Big Roy.

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

13. What does Big Roy make for breakfast on the day that Roy is leaving to go to Atlanta in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
(a) Bacon and toast.
(b) Blueberry muffins.
(c) Cheese omelets.
(d) Salmon croquettes.

14. What are the two alternatives that Davina presents to Roy to answer on the phone on Christmas?
(a) Leave her or leave me.
(b) Marry me or leave.
(c) Do you love me or not?
(d) Something or nothing.

15. What does Celestial ask for that upsets Roy and leads him to leave the bedroom in Part Three: "Generosity"?
(a) A hug.
(b) A toothbrush.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A condom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what street did Celestial live in Brooklyn?

3. What magazine does Roy describe Walter frequently reading?

4. What does Roy use to break out Celestial's car window in Part Three: "Generosity"?

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

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