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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the bobbies discuss on the way back to the hotel?
(a) A homesexual rally.
(b) The fact that they'd rather be working at their desks.
(c) The surprising frequency of thefts at that hotel.
(d) The overriding belief that this is a waste of their time.

2. How far away is the bobby station?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 1 mile.

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

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

5. 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 entertainers.
(c) As if they want them to leave fast.
(d) As if they are crazy.

6. Who reminded Rogers of a disturbance caused by Charles previously?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Grant.
(c) Piknett.
(d) Ex-secretary.

7. What nationality does Leon think the man who summoned them is?
(a) Chinese.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Bulgarian.

8. What do Harold's children see that upsets them?
(a) Realizing their father is a cheat
(b) Watching him being picked on in the news.
(c) Their father being taken away by the police.
(d) Their friends throwing stones at their father's stores.

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

10. How long did Charles work for Johnson?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 13 years.

11. For what does Nelson claim to be a sucker?
(a) Words of Jesus.
(b) The belief that things will change.
(c) The white man's supremacy.
(d) Harold's price schemes.

12. Which of the following characters is described as obviously successful if not wealthy?
(a) Louis.
(b) Clair.
(c) Maltz.
(d) Fredericka.

13. Which of the following characters is considered an instant hero?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Megan.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Harold.

14. What does Daniel warn Paul about his daughter?
(a) Not to treat her like a plaything.
(b) Not to let her forget her heritage.
(c) Not to believe what she says.
(d) Not to take advantage of her.

15. What do Thomas and Harold think they need to explain to Nelson?
(a) Ethics of profit.
(b) Race relations.
(c) Justified realizations.
(d) The need to work together for publicity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Pinkett suggest Charles get a new job?

2. What does Viola do when she meets Louis?

3. What does the speaker say that everything has?

4. Why is Paul attracted to Ginny?

5. For what is the narrator searching?

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