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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Leland mourning?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His wife and son.
(d) His father.

2. What does Angel tell Leland?
(a) She doesn't love him in that way.
(b) She doesn't want to be compared to his dead wife.
(c) She doesn't love him.
(d) She can't see herself married.

3. Where does Angel work?
(a) The Harlem Hot Spot.
(b) The Harlem Blues Club.
(c) The Varsity Club.
(d) The Cotton Club.

4. What do Angel and Leland do after everyone leaves?
(a) Listen to the radio.
(b) Go out for dinner.
(c) Watch a movie.
(d) Stay in the apartment to talk.

5. Angel and Guy dress up to go where?
(a) Church.
(b) Funeral.
(c) A party.
(d) Dinner.

6. For what issue is Delia interested in gaining the support of black church deacons?
(a) Teen pregnancies.
(b) AIDS awareness.
(c) Head Start programs.
(d) Birth control for black women.

7. What does Leland promise Angel?
(a) He will build her a house.
(b) He will take her to Europe.
(c) He will return tomorrow night.
(d) He will buy her a diamond ring.

8. Why does Angel accept the proposal from Tony?
(a) She lives to sing.
(b) She needs to network.
(c) She needs the money.
(d) She's always wanted to be married.

9. Who is Guy's neighbor?
(a) Della.
(b) Dora.
(c) Delia.
(d) Dessie.

10. How many job offers has Angel received?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

11. What is Guy's job at the club?
(a) Piano player.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Costume designer.
(d) Bouncer.

12. What kind of jobs is Guy forced to take now?
(a) Hotel valet staff.
(b) Restaurant wait staff.
(c) Maintenance.
(d) Various design and sewing jobs.

13. What is in the box that Leland leaves for Angel?
(a) A hat.
(b) A book.
(c) A dress.
(d) A purse.

14. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A bar.
(b) A library.
(c) A schoolyard.
(d) A New York City street.

15. What is Langston Hughes' profession?
(a) Poet.
(b) Politician.
(c) Historian.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not someone of importance mentioned in the play?

2. What does Sam give Angel?

3. Where is Guy to send the gowns?

4. What is Sam celebrating tonight?

5. Who is the author of BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY?

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