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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eddie say to Ava as they're walking?
(a) he has taken a job in San Fransico
(b) he loves her
(c) he is worried
(d) he doesn't want anything permanent

2. What does Ava notice about her and Eddie walking?
(a) they seem to be in step
(b) he takes larger strides than her
(c) he almost jogs
(d) she is a faster walker than him

3. Why did Ava feel so good about being with Eddie?
(a) she liked his house
(b) she wanted to be cared for
(c) she knew he was rich
(d) she thought she'd never have another boyfriend

4. What does Eddie do after Johnny Mack's house purchase is completed?
(a) asks Ava to marry him
(b) begins renovations
(c) moves into it
(d) helps Johnny move

5. What do Ava and Eddie think Frank represents?
(a) a young man who needs to find his way
(b) negative sterotype about black people
(c) the problem with the child welfare system
(d) the disadvantages of being poor

6. Of what do Eddie and Ava finally convince Joyce?
(a) to start dating again
(b) to go back to school
(c) to keep a gun in the house
(d) to move to a better neighborhood

7. Where does Ava meet Eddie again after the night he told her about his jail time?
(a) at Joyce's
(b) at the library
(c) at the grocery store
(d) at a gas station

8. What is Joyce forced to do with Imani?
(a) go out of the state with her
(b) keep her hidden
(c) turn her over to the authorities
(d) nothing

9. What did Eddie suggest to Ava about the boys?
(a) that they were just having fun
(b) that he take care of them once and for all
(c) that they were basically good kids
(d) that she tell their parents

10. What worries Joyce about the break-ins?
(a) the safety of Imani
(b) she can't aford to lose much
(c) she can't fix a door if it's broken
(d) she can't replace broken windows

11. Why does Joyce decide to visit the state capitol?
(a) she has to file an appeal in person
(b) she wants to get away from the baby's crying
(c) she felt like getting out of town
(d) she couldn't get the right person on the phone

12. What is the basic goal of the Sewing Circus?
(a) to sell quilts at Christmas
(b) help young black women take care of themselves
(c) to help pregnant teenagers
(d) to get young girls jobs

13. What do Ava and Eddie spend a lot of time doing?
(a) renovating Johnny's house
(b) taking care of children
(c) walking in the woods
(d) listening to music

14. Who is Tyrone's father?
(a) Joyce's good friend
(b) the minister
(c) the chief of police
(d) the school principal

15. How do Ava and Eddie feel when they see each other?
(a) indifferent
(b) irritated
(c) reserved
(d) glad

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ava feel satisfied about her interaction with Aretha?

2. How has Eddie made his home comfortable for him and Ava to talk?

3. To what does Ava tell Eddie no?

4. What is one of the things that bothers Ava about marriage and being HIV positive?

5. How does Ava feel about Eddie's response to her talk with him?

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