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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. Where was Olive born?
(a) Texarkana.
(b) Memphis.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Oklahoma City.
2. What makes Big Roy's coffee have a "sweet tobacco-smoke aroma" (256)?
(a) Hazelnut.
(b) Sour cream.
(c) Chickory.
(d) Hops.
3. 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 she wanted to talk to him.
(d) Because he likely has a concussion.
4. How old was Davina's son when he was charged and sent to prison?
(a) 16.
(b) 23.
(c) 19.
(d) 12.
5. What is the name of Tamar's son?
(a) Jelani.
(b) Andre.
(c) Jack.
(d) Clifford.
Short Answer Questions
1. About how many hours straight does Roy describe spending with Davina after he went to her home for dinner the first time in Part Two: "Prepare a Table for Me"?
2. What does Roy describe the name of his potential son?
3. What time is it when Roy hangs up the phone with Davina at his and Celestial's Atlanta home in Part Three: "Generosity"?
4. At what time does Roy describe awakening on Christmas in Part Three: "Generosity"?
5. How much money does Roy describe paying to park his car across from Celestial's shop in Part Three: "Generosity"?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Celestial and her father differ on their views of marriage?
2. What does Celestial mean when she says that "Much of life is timing and circumstance" (138)?
3. How has Big Roy changed when he picks up Roy from prison?
4. How do Celestial and Roy's lives go on, as revealed in the Epilogue?
5. What is the significance of the title of Part Three: "Generosity"?
6. What do the salmon croquettes represent symbolically in the novel?
7. Where was Celestial when she met Roy in New York? How does she describe his company?
8. What chafes Roy about his release from prison?
9. What does Andre learn upon arriving at Big Roy's house? How does he respond to this news?
10. What advice does Walter give to Roy before his release?
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