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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Michael's father live?
(a) In Trinidad somewhere.
(b) In a homeless shelter.
(c) With his sister in the suburbs.
(d) In a run-down low-rise building.

2. Who passes out flyers for Jelly's performance?
(a) Raj.
(b) Aisha.
(c) Dru.
(d) Scott.

3. What connection does Aisha draw between her own father and Ruth?
(a) They are from the same town in Trinidad.
(b) They are both war veterans.
(c) They are both Jewish.
(d) They both suffer from cancer.

4. Who gets into a verbal altercation with the police at Desirea's in Part IV?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Raj.
(c) Dru.
(d) Francis.

5. What does Ruth throw against the wall in Part III?
(a) Tin foil.
(b) Her jewelry.
(c) Eggs.
(d) A jar of pickles.

6. Why does Aisha wake Michael up urgently in Part IV?
(a) A stray dog is barking at the door.
(b) Jelly has passed out.
(c) His mother has been hit by a car.
(d) Dru has come to visit.

7. Who do Michael and Francis and their friends wait behind in line at the audition?
(a) A celebrity.
(b) Scatter and his grew.
(c) Some middle-class white kids.
(d) Their father.

8. What sets Raj apart from the rest of the crew at Desirea's?
(a) He is a fantastic student.
(b) He is going to college.
(c) His parents own their own home.
(d) He speaks two languages.

9. What does Ruth do to Michael when he approaches her at the party in Part III?
(a) Tells him to leave.
(b) Hugs him.
(c) Slaps him across the face.
(d) Ignores him.

10. What incident does Michael witness Anton experiencing before Anton's death?
(a) Anton's serious beating.
(b) Anton playing the guitar beautifully.
(c) Anton's high school graduation.
(d) Anton robbing a store.

11. What does Jelly seem to sense from Michael when Jelly first arrives at Michael's and Ruth's apartment?
(a) The presence of the police.
(b) Wariness towards him from Michael.
(c) The dirtiness of the place.
(d) The sounds of music from the neighbors.

12. What do Francis and Jelly bring into Desirea's almost every day?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Records.
(c) Beer.
(d) Video tapes.

13. What does Francis own jointly with Jelly?
(a) A house.
(b) A bike.
(c) A car.
(d) A dog.

14. What does Michael remember Aisha's father doing once in front of him and Francis that was a little awkward but also a bit beautiful?
(a) Writing a poem.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Talking about how much he loved Aisha.
(d) Singing.

15. What does Michael's supervisor tell him about Jelly staying at Michael's house?
(a) Michael should ask Jelly to fill in for him sometimes at the store.
(b) Michael should ask Jelly to work at the store.
(c) Michael should ask Jelly to do another DJing performance.
(d) It is not a good idea because Jelly is a known low-life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jelly's name spelled on promotional flyers?

2. What does Jelly go out for after the party?

3. What does Francis take Michael to buy in Part III?

4. What do Michael's friends use Desirea's shop for?

5. Why does Michael object to one of Francis's friends staying with them in Part III?

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