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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 Section 2, what does Fonny tell Tish he will not give up?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Drugs.
(c) His art.
(d) Going to Church.

2. How much older than Tish is Ernestine?
(a) 4 years.
(b) They are twins.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 10 years.

3. In Section 2, where does Fonny tell Tish his "real life" is?
(a) His apartment.
(b) His worktable.
(c) Church.
(d) The Brooklyn Bridge.

4. Where does Tish's mother end up after leaving home with her drummer boyfriend?
(a) Albany.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Seattle.
(d) Chicago.

5. In Section 1, what feature of Fonny's does Tish admit to love?
(a) His hair.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His butt.
(d) His smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Tish?

2. What nickname does Ernestine give Tish?

3. How many sisters does Fonny have?

4. What word does Tish use to describe Fonny's mother?

5. Who is Frank?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tish respond when Adrienne says to her, "I can't believe that you are that stupid" in Section Two?

2. In Section Two, when the Hunts come to the Rivers', how is Mrs. Hunt dressed and why does this stand out?

3. How does Tish describe the Spanish Restaurant that Fonny takes her to in Section Two?

4. How does Fonny get the materails to begin his sculpting?

5. How does Ms. Hunt respond to the news that Tish is pregnant with Fonny's baby, in Section Two?

6. How do Tish and Fonny meet in Section One?

7. In Section Two, how do the Rivers decide to tell the Hunts about Fonny and Tish's baby?

8. How does Tish describe her mother, Sharon, in Section One?

9. It is very clear in Section Two that Tish and Joseph have a close relationship. How does Baldwin make it clear Joseph adores Tish?

10. In Section One, Tish says, "Being in trouble can have a funny effect on the mind" (7). What does she mean by this?

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