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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lazarus do in his early thirties after leaving the Merchant Marines?
(a) He starts his own business.
(b) He trains as a carpenter.
(c) He goes to the seminary.
(d) He trains as a plumber.

2. Which wealthy businessperson did Jacson design a temple for?
(a) Frank Hardy.
(b) Justin Harbison.
(c) Joe Jones.
(d) Jeff Zimmer.

3. Who does the music star's accent make Ed Phelps think of?
(a) The Green Hens.
(b) The Nimrids.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) The Deftones.

4. What is Ed's wife doing when Ed gets back to the hotel?
(a) Watching a movie.
(b) Writing notes.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Having a drink with friends.

5. Who is Cicero's uncle?
(a) Dax Cross.
(b) Winston Hughes.
(c) John Frank.
(d) Michael Hatter.

6. Where does the music star invite Ed after the show?
(a) Frank Williams' house.
(b) Robert De Niro's house.
(c) Frank Guthrie's house.
(d) Farmer Jesper's house.

7. What does Ed usually wear that most other men do not wear?
(a) A tie.
(b) A three-piece suit.
(c) A hat.
(d) An ascot.

8. Who is the music star's handler, who the music star tries to trick into thinking he knows Ed?
(a) Francesca.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Lily.
(d) Emily.

9. Which university did Jacson and Cicero both attend?
(a) Spelman University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Princeton University.
(d) Howard University.

10. In the story I Thought I Heard the Shuffle of Angels' Feet, what kind of car did Jacson used to drive?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Lexus.
(c) A Corvette.
(d) A Maserati.

11. What does Lazarus call his aunt who is always trying to stick her nose in other people's business?
(a) Aunt Fannie.
(b) Aunt Minnie.
(c) Aunt Tensy.
(d) Aunt Francine.

12. What do most people called Lazarus?
(a) Ben.
(b) Lazo.
(c) Russel.
(d) Rus.

13. What does the music star call Ed, to Ed's surprise?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Deacon.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Henchman.

14. What does the narrator ask his mother how to cook in the story The Eternal Glory That Is Ham Hocks?
(a) Collard greens.
(b) Pigs feet.
(c) Pork chops.
(d) Chicken livers.

15. What does Lazarus do to J.C. Stokes in the story Ain't No Sunshine?
(a) Beats him with his belt.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Pours water on him.
(d) Stabs him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Howard Hughes's mother?

2. Who had been the rock of Cicero's family?

3. What is one thing Howard Hughes used to share with his mother?

4. Who is Lazarus's wife?

5. Who is the narrator's grandmother, in The Eternal Glory That Is Ham Hocks?

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