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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ernestine say Godfrey moved the family?
(a) Because the cost of living was cheaper there.
(b) Because he wanted to get as far away from Pensacola as possible.
(c) Because he wanted the girls to be closer to their Aunt Lily.
(d) Because he thought Father Divine’s Peace Mission was in Brooklyn.

2. Why does Ernestine say everything is perfect in the movies?
(a) The actors are Black.
(b) The actors are white.
(c) Because she sees only perfect movies.
(d) Because of the filmmakers' technical skill.

3. When does Ernestine say she saw her father fight?
(a) When he got drunk.
(b) When his wife died.
(c) When he joined the Peace Movement.
(d) When he went to work.

4. What is the setting of Act One, Scene 3?
(a) The subway.
(b) The Crump kitchen.
(c) The stoop outside the Crump home.
(d) The Crump living room.

5. What does Father Divine call Godfrey?
(a) Goodness Angel.
(b) Peace Angel.
(c) Darling Angel.
(d) Devout Mary.

6. What is Ernestine doing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 3?
(a) Hemming her father's pants.
(b) Working on her graduation dress.
(c) Reading a magazine.
(d) Listening to the radio.

7. What does Lily do that makes Godfrey feel uncomfortable in Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Pats him.
(c) Kisses him.
(d) Shakes his hand.

8. On what setting does Act One, Scene 4, open?
(a) The stoop outside the Crump home.
(b) The Crump kitchen.
(c) The Crump living room.
(d) The subway.

9. Where does Ernestine say Godfrey works?
(a) A factory.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A mechanic's.

10. What word does Lily like to say?
(a) Peace.
(b) Persnickety.
(c) Y'all.
(d) Blessings.

11. Why does Ernestine regret not listening to the radio in Act One?
(a) She will not know all the latest songs.
(b) She will not be abreast of current events.
(c) She and Ermina will not have anything to talk about at school.
(d) She will miss her favorite shows.

12. Why does Ermina howl in pain in Act One, Scene 3?
(a) She is having a baby.
(b) She is grieving her mother.
(c) Lily is straightening her hair.
(d) Her leg hurts.

13. What did Godfrey drink that got him really drunk?
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Whiskey.

14. What does Godfrey write down in Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Notes for a class he is taking.
(b) A shopping list.
(c) His journal.
(d) Questions he wants to ask Father Divine.

15. How much money does the mailman ask for in order to deliver the mail in the mornings?
(a) $25.
(b) $10.
(c) $1.
(d) $2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Divine’s nickname for Godfrey?

2. What is the race of Father Divine’s wife?

3. What does Lily do to Godfrey in Act One, Scene 4?

4. What did Lily promise her mother?

5. What is Lily’s profession?

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