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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. Which of the following is not someone of importance mentioned in the play?
(a) Reverend Adam Clayton Powell.
(b) Margaret Sanger.
(c) Langston Hughes.
(d) Dr. Benjamin Spock.

2. Who does Angel talk to about Leland?
(a) Nick.
(b) Guy.
(c) Delia.
(d) Sam.

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

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

5. Which of the following does not describe the dress that Leland has brought for Angel?
(a) Striking.
(b) Shapeless.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Frumpy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sam celebrating tonight?

2. Who is Leland mourning?

3. Why does Angel accept the proposal from Tony?

4. What is the setting for BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY?

5. Who is Sam Thomas?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Guy and Angel view their circumstances differently?

2. How does Leland react to Angel's news about the abortion?

3. What gift has Leland brought for Angel?

4. What decision does Angel make and how does she involve Sam?

5. Why does Angel end up staying at Gus' apartment?

6. What news does Sam deliver to Angel and how does she respond?

7. When does Angel finally tell Leland the truth about the abortion?

8. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 5 and which characters open the scene?

9. What is the reason for Angel's being drunk?

10. How does Angel feel about having Leland in her life?

(see the answer keys)

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