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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. How does Butler reply when Ella says she should have married someone different?
(a) She should give the next sermon.
(b) She knows she loves him.
(c) She can't do better than him.
(d) She can leave whenever she wants.

2. To what does the narrator compare the woman's wig and pantsuit?
(a) A flashing neon light.
(b) An open door in a hotel room.
(c) A big dog.
(d) A purple Cadillac.

3. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?
(a) Selling.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Lying.
(d) Killing.

4. Why is Tarwell considering hiring Butler as an assistant pastor?
(a) To allow the two congregations to join.
(b) To make Butler feel useful.
(c) To rejoin the black community.
(d) So Tarwell can go into politics.

5. To what does the woman compare the scar?
(a) A wedding ring.
(b) A badge of honor.
(c) A disfigurement.
(d) A reminder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Butler's wife advise him to do?

2. What makes Billy appear to strut?

3. What two things resurrect the narrator's memory of Gweneth?

4. How many doctors has the woman seen?

5. For what was Mrs. Farragot arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does William feel obliged to do for Billy and why does he feel obliged to do it?

2. What factors does Butler spend his afternoon thinking about in regards to his situation?

3. What does Mrs. Farragot do that causes someone to call the police?

4. What happens to Billy's parents and the relationship between Billy and William?

5. Describe Gweneth Lawson as seen through the narrator's eyes.

6. Where do people say Billy died and what is the truth?

7. What happens when Billy tries to buy an orange soda at a general store in South Carolina?

8. When does the meeting in Chicago occur in Billy's life?

9. What doesn't Mrs. Boswell abide and for what is she determined to prepare the boys?

10. Describe the three pictures Milford looks at while he waits for Mrs. Farragot to arrive.

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