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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. Who kills Nathan's dog in "Children of the Son"?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Lance.
(c) Henry.
(d) Jubal.

2. What does the Devil leave behind when he leaves in "Devil Bird"?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A bird.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

3. Who is the pastor in "Thrust Counter Thrust"?
(a) Donaldson.
(b) Everton.
(c) Elton.
(d) Westland.

4. Who at the corporation instructs Kenny and Carl to see no one but him?
(a) Ms. Wright.
(b) Mr. Mortishan.
(c) Mr. Wong.
(d) Mr. Henley.

5. What does Mr. Westland ask Johnny B to do for him before he is taken by the white men?
(a) Get a picture.
(b) Run.
(c) Take some money.
(d) Tell Mr. Westland's son he is gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the main company in"The Distributors"?

2. What does Tyros decide to do after he is done at the universities?

3. Where did Lon die?

4. Who does the car dealer tell Tryos can drive his cars?

5. What is another word for pecans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the man in the crowd who has to be removed in "Harlem" become agitated?

2. What does Johnny B do after the men kill Mr. Westland?

3. In "Six Days You Shall Labor," what do Big Mo and the others do after being told not to pick the pecans?

4. How does Saul's inability to enlist in the army in "Thrust Counter Thrust" affect his feelings about Lon's death?

5. In "The University of Man," what does Tyros vow to do after going to the universities?

6. In "The Distributors," what does Carl tell the construction company about his friend Kenny?

7. In "Rope of Wind," why is Johnny B afraid of the men who stop him in the beginning?

8. In "Harlem," what happens between the police and the crowd?

9. What does the machine in "The Distributors" appear to do to people?

10. What does Mr. Westland ask Johnny B to tell his son?

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