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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says they want children?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Della.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Julia.

2. Who is Julia?
(a) Della's mother.
(b) Della's cousin.
(c) Della's daughter.
(d) Della's sister.

3. What is Jack's great problem other than himself?
(a) Other people.
(b) Women.
(c) Religion.
(d) Men.

4. How does Jack introduce himself to Samuel Hutchins?
(a) As Johnny Appleseed.
(b) As Jack Boughton.
(c) As Jack Ames.
(d) As John Ames.

5. Who does Julia say is causing unhappiness for her family?
(a) Herself.
(b) Della.
(c) Jack.
(d) Marcus.

6. What does Jack assure Hutchins about his wellbeing?
(a) He is healthy.
(b) He is exercising.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is not suicidal.

7. What does Della write for Jack to read?
(a) A poem.
(b) A novel.
(c) A short story.
(d) A play.

8. What does Jack buy to feed his new pet?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Meat.
(d) Eggs.

9. What does Hutchins tell Jack to do for Della?
(a) Leave her be.
(b) Follow her to Memphis.
(c) Be with her.
(d) Take her out.

10. Where does Della invite Jack for dinner?
(a) To her house.
(b) To Sumner.
(c) To her parents' house.
(d) To Julia's house.

11. Who does Della say she will speak to about Jack?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her cousins.
(c) Her boss.
(d) Her father.

12. Who names Jack's pet?
(a) Delia.
(b) Jack.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Della.

13. Where do Jack and Della spend a few hours for a night?
(a) A bar.
(b) A dance studio.
(c) A diner.
(d) A park.

14. What does Jack buy a new hat in preparation for?
(a) To find a job.
(b) To go back to Mount Zion.
(c) To go to court.
(d) To go on a date.

15. What happens after Jack and Della's date?
(a) Lorraine comes home.
(b) Jack leaves at 8pm.
(c) Della leaves at 8pm.
(d) Jack spends the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack go back to Mount Zion?

2. Who does Jack dance with at a dance pavillion?

3. What does Jack get mistaken for outside a church?

4. What city did Jack go to once to look for a woman?

5. Where does Jack try to spend a night?

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