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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Faithful".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following two professions does John Butler practice?
(a) Barber and preacher.
(b) Shoe shiner and bookie.
(c) Preacher and bookie.
(d) Shoe shiner and barber.

2. Why did Marie Gilmore attend Butler's church?
(a) To question him.
(b) To ask for others to leave the church.
(c) To make fun of Butler.
(d) To listen to the sermon.

3. Why does Tommy's father "kick (Butler's) ass"?
(a) Because he is a minister.
(b) Because he knows Butler doesn't know any better.
(c) Because he is too old.
(d) Because Butler refunded his money.

4. What does the narrator believe Mrs. Boswell is encouraging him to challenge?
(a) His father's rigid beliefs.
(b) Her teachings and rules.
(c) Stereotypes of men.
(d) Leon's leadership.

5. Who does Mrs. Boswell use as her foil when telling the boys how to find wives?
(a) Clarence.
(b) Gloria.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Leon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gweneth do to the narrator that he laughs at as he remembers it much later?

2. What was the occupation of Billy and William's namesake?

3. What does R.V. tell them at Slick's that Willis is?

4. Why have people left Butler's church and gone to Rev. Tarwell's church?

5. What does Butler consider the processes being worn by other black men, but don't imitate the whites?

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