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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Paul is transferred to Oakland, CA?
(a) He begins working in a mental hospital.
(b) He is attacked by a stranger.
(c) He immediately asks for a transfer to Tennessee.
(d) He marries a black girl.

2. Where does the narrator believe is the safest possible place?
(a) Love.
(b) God.
(c) Church.
(d) Heaven.

3. What name does Fredricka prefer not to be called?
(a) Sister.
(b) Ricky.
(c) Freddy.
(d) Freda.

4. What has Louis learned that Clair might do?
(a) Leave the dinner early.
(b) Act in a movie.
(c) Run for office.
(d) Marry him.

5. What is Ruth waiting for an opening to tell Harold?
(a) The news interviewed her.
(b) His parents refuse to see him any more.
(c) His grocery stores are being sued.
(d) His children's school is being picketed.

6. What does Louis keep thinking of as he attends the dinner?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Animals.
(c) Women.
(d) Movies.

7. Why does Ginny protect her lucky innocent nature?
(a) To protect Paul as well.
(b) To keep others from knowing her.
(c) To help her find her own identity.
(d) To heal herself.

8. What do the Asians insist the Bulgarian do when he is cornered?
(a) Return their possessions.
(b) Commit hara-kiri.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Come with them to the embassy.

9. To what does the author say that great myths have been reduced?
(a) Great literature.
(b) Whores.
(c) Humor.
(d) Folklore.

10. Why did Pinkett suggest Charles get a new job?
(a) Pinkett wants Charles to succeed.
(b) Charles cannot get along.
(c) Jones won't give Charles a fair chance.
(d) Charles is too smart.

11. Who did Charles harm?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His employer.

12. Why did Clair invite Louis to Los Angeles?
(a) To plan the wedding.
(b) To watch her act in a movie.
(c) To see the sights.
(d) To meet her mother.

13. What does Mrs. Richards say when Louis asks if Clair is close to anyone?
(a) She is dating someone secretly.
(b) She has never been close to anyone in her life.
(c) She is looking or someone with whom to fall in love.
(d) She has a man who she loves dearly.

14. How do the other diners look at the people involved in the theft?
(a) As if they cannot understand them.
(b) As if they are crazy.
(c) As if they want them to leave fast.
(d) As if they are entertainers.

15. To what are Leon and Eunice summoned?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) A mansion.
(c) The police station.
(d) A business meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harold say that his prices have to be higher in some stores than others?

2. What do Thomas and Harold think they need to explain to Nelson?

3. What is Paul's means of redeeming family?

4. For what does Nelson claim to be a sucker?

5. Why is the narrator told he must submit?

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