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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the narrator's sister particularly fascinated with regarding Howard Hughes?

2. Why does Lazarus go to the grocery store to begin with the day he sees J.C. there?

3. What county is Cicero driving in when his car breaks down in the story I Thought I Heard the Shuffle of Angels' Feet?

4. Which company owned all of Hughes's real estate?

5. Who was Howard Hughes's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story I Thought I Heard the Shuffle of Angels' Feet, what brings Cicero and Tony together again after many years?

2. Why is Lazarus Barden II having problems with his Aunt Tensy in the story Ain't No Sunshine?

3. Why does Inez Cross Chasten choose not to tell her husband, ever, about Howard Hughes's proposition to her?

4. What does Francesca assume Idol's antics with Ed are all about in the story When We All Get to Heaven?

5. How does Ed Phelps's musical interaction with Idol affect him later that same day?

6. Why does Lazarus Barden II beat J.C. Stokes in the story Ain't No Sunshine?

7. In I Thought I Heard the Shuffle of Angels' Feet, why do you think Cicero decides not to sell his family's land?

8. How does Lazarus start to feel after beginning to beat J.C. Stokes?

9. Why does Howard Hughes ask Inez Cross Chasten to work for him in the story titled The Eternal Glory That Is Ham Hocks?

10. How does Cicero feel about his uncle, Dax Cross?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Ed Phelps goes along with Billy Idol's ridiculous scheme in When We All Get to Heaven, and how does Phelps feel about his escapade with Idol afterwards? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why is Randall somewhat insecure and unsure in his relationship with Siddiq? How do the appearance of the ghosts seem to affect Randall's and Siddiq's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe the public's perception of the "miracles" that Velmajean performs, and which character or characters seems to stand the gain the most from the promotion of these miracles? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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