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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Portrait in Georgia", of what does the breath of the woman described breath smell?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Cane.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Honey.

2. Where do Bona and Paul get into an argument?
(a) In Paul's room.
(b) On the dance floor.
(c) In the hallway.
(d) In the street.

3. In what game do Bona and Paul touch?
(a) Football.
(b) Poker.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Hopscotch.

4. Which dancer in the theater particularly appeals to John?
(a) Dorris.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Karintha.
(d) Jane.

5. What does the author visually contrast with the whitewashed streets of Washington in "Seventh Street"?
(a) Blood.
(b) Tar.
(c) Black skin.
(d) Rum.

6. Whom does Rhobert leave behind when he dies?
(a) No one.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) His parents.
(d) His wife.

7. What facial description is the thunder given in "Storm Ending"?
(a) Wide-eyed.
(b) Furrow-browed.
(c) Chubby-cheeked.
(d) Full-lipped.

8. During the day, where does the dog follow the woman in "Calling Jesus"?
(a) Everywhere.
(b) To her home.
(c) In the forest.
(d) To work.

9. What does Rhobert wear upon his head?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A house.
(c) A hat.
(d) Sin.

10. What does the speaker worry about when calling the spirits in "Prayer"?
(a) His words will be wrong.
(b) They will not understand him.
(c) They will not care.
(d) His voice will not reach them.

11. Who lives on Seventh Street?
(a) Whites.
(b) Blacks.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Criminals.

12. What does the beehive represent?
(a) The South.
(b) The universe.
(c) Georgia.
(d) The brain.

13. In what city does Paul live?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Kansas City.
(c) Washington.
(d) Chicago.

14. In "Calling Jesus," to what animal is the soul of the woman described compared?
(a) A cat.
(b) A fish.
(c) A bird.
(d) A dog.

15. Whose reaction is Bob Stone concerned about in thinking about Louisa and him?
(a) Jesus.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother and sister.
(d) Tom Burwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last image of the storm in "Storm Ending"?

2. Which field worker in "Blood-Burning Mood" is in love with Louisa?

3. How is the rain dripping in "Storm Ending"?

4. What does Dan tell Muriel about love?

5. Washington is described as primarily what ethnic make-up?

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