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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Della move to St. Louis?
(a) To get away from her family.
(b) To teach at Sumner.
(c) To live in the midwest.
(d) To find a husband.

2. What did Jack bring with him to a cemetery?
(a) Socks.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A hat.
(d) A pillow.

3. Who is upset at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A child.
(b) A man.
(c) A woman.
(d) A baby.

4. Who took Jack's money at a restaurant?
(a) Some men.
(b) Some children.
(c) Some women.
(d) Some dogs.

5. Who is Beverly?
(a) The owner of a school .
(b) The owner of a shoe shop.
(c) The owner of a salon.
(d) The owner of a diner.

6. Who is Jack?
(a) The villian.
(b) The muffin man.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The protagonist.

7. Why is Della still angry with Jack after their date?
(a) He did not talk during the date.
(b) She is not angry with him.
(c) He ate all her food.
(d) He embarrassed her.

8. Who does Jack borrow books from?
(a) Teddy.
(b) The clerk.
(c) Della.
(d) Beth.

9. What suit is Jack wearing the first time he meets Della?
(a) His brother's suit.
(b) The one he bought for his mother's funeral.
(c) His father's suit.
(d) The one he bought for his wedding.

10. Where does Jack meet Della in the night?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A park.
(c) A theater.
(d) A diner.

11. What does Jack's father do?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a chef.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a minister.

12. Which of Della's relatives want to meet Jack?
(a) Delia.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

13. Who is Bradshaw?
(a) A man who works at the cemetery.
(b) An actor.
(c) A chef.
(d) Jack's old friend.

14. What does Della think about Jesus?
(a) He is All Knowing.
(b) He is a metaphor.
(c) He is not real.
(d) He is real.

15. Why does Della think she will lose her job?
(a) She is in a relationship with Jack.
(b) She does not fear for her job.
(c) She is not a good enough teacher.
(d) She will be dirty from the cemetery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jack take Della for a date?

2. Who does Jack owe money to?

3. Why does Jack move from one rooming house to another?

4. What note does Jack receive about his mother from his father?

5. What does Della want to be?

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