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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. Who is Celestial's aunt that consoled her after she had an abortion when she was 18?
(a) Olive.
(b) Anna.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Gloria.

2. Where did Andre attend college?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Rutgers.
(d) Morehouse.

3. Roy says in Part One: "Bridge Music," "If my childhood were a sandwich, there would be no" what (5)?
(a) "Toasted bread and fine cheese."
(b) "Mustard or mayonnaise."
(c) "Meat hanging off the bread."
(d) "Peanut butter."

4. Who is the attorney that was retained for Roy's appeal?
(a) Mr. Roberts.
(b) Mr. Floyd.
(c) Mr. Banks.
(d) Mr. Duncan.

5. What was Myron's nickname?
(a) Plucky.
(b) Ghetto Yoda.
(c) Snitch.
(d) Chickie.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Olive develops lung cancer, how long has it been since she has touched a cigarette?

2. Where does Roy describe his ex-girlfriend pulling a gun on him in Part One: "Bridge Music"?

3. For how long does Andre say he and Celeste have spent as partners in life in his first narrative in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

4. Who was Roy's first crush from the show Good Times?

5. What is Celestial's middle name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Davenport respond when Andre announces his engagement to Celestial?

2. Describe Celestial's "Dear John" letter. When does she send it?

3. How do Andre and Celestial feel about Roy's impending release when they learn of it?

4. How would you describe the relationship between Roy's parents and Celestial?

5. Where is Roy from? How is this setting described?

6. What does Celestial's baby doll in the prison outfit symbolize?

7. What does Roy write to inform Celestial five years after he has been incarcerated?

8. What is the inciting event in An American Marriage?

9. What happened on Roy and Celestial's first anniversary?

10. How does Andre justify his relationship with Celestial in his first monologue in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?

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