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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Widows and Orphans".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Butler consider the processes being worn by other black men, but don't imitate the whites?
(a) To expensive to allow a profit.
(b) A waste of time.
(c) To modern for him.
(d) Devil's work.

2. Why is Corliss waiting in Mary Farragot's apartment?
(a) To talk to her about her likes and dislikes.
(b) To take notes on her posessions.
(c) For her to come back.
(d) To Open her mail and materials.

3. About what do Farragot and Milford hear Wilson reprimand Smothers?
(a) Not following Procedure.
(b) Forgetting to take a blood test.
(c) Not showing the court respect.
(d) Takling down to the witness.

4. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The secretary.
(d) A patient.

5. How does Winfield describe the street on the night in question?
(a) Like a stage.
(b) Like a parade on Easter Sunday.
(c) Like a musical.
(d) Like a convention of Italian gangsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Viola complain that Louis has done?

2. How does Butler reply when Ella says she should have married someone different?

3. Why did Clair invite Louis to Los Angeles?

4. What is Butler's regular complaint?

5. What does Viola do when she meets Louis?

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