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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. In The Outing, who has appeared to become attached to Sylvia's side?
(a) Brother Elisha.
(b) Brother Jared.
(c) John.
(d) Gabriel.

2. What is the name of Peter's friend who is renting him a room?
(a) Juliette Westers.
(b) Julie West.
(c) Jules Weissman.
(d) Jules Westerman.

3. How many days go by before Peter gets a visitor?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 3 days.

4. What body part is Eric washing as Jamie comes up to him?
(a) His face.
(b) His hair.
(c) His feet.
(d) His hands.

5. Who is crying in another room upon Gabriel's return home?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His oldest son.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gabriel turn his rage to after he yells at his wife?

2. Who does the author mention is specifically usually in attendance at the outing?

3. How long has Peter had a relationship with his dinner date in Previous Conditions?

4. What have children been warned about in regards to what lies across the street from the Grimes' apartment?

5. Who's birthday does the outing fall close to this year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Elizabeth fears in The Rockpile.

2. Describe how Peter behaves at the restaurant with Ida in Previous Condition.

3. Describe Peter in Previous Condition.

4. Describe how Gabriel is a hypocrite.

5. Who is David in The Outing?

6. In The Outing, why does Gabriel get angry and feel powerless?

7. Who is Sylvia?

8. What is Eric doing when Jamie comes up to him at the end of The Man Child?

9. What does Peter realize in Harlem?

10. Why is Peter nervous?

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