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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. What did Elaine's nieces and nephews refer to her as after her car accident?
(a) Frankenstein.
(b) Freddy Kreuger.
(c) Goofy.
(d) The Elephant Man.

2. By the time Jamel leaves prison, how many rap lyrics has he mailed to Tisha for safekeeping?
(a) 50.
(b) Over 500.
(c) 300.
(d) 100.

3. Who is Gary Williams?
(a) Elaine's landlord.
(b) Elaine's newest suitor.
(c) Elaine's new boss.
(d) A friend of Apache's.

4. In Chapter 39, who is Jamel's current girlfriend?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Lola.
(c) Tisha.
(d) Joanna.

5. What is the name of the nightclub that Lora recommends for Jamel?
(a) The Spoken Word.
(b) Knitting Factory.
(c) Greenwich House.
(d) Prodigy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has spent six months on Riker's Island when Chapter 44 starts?

2. What parole rule upsets Jamel the most?

3. In Chapter 36, what important destination is located on West Thirty-First Street?

4. According to Apache, who looks like a cross between "Charlie's Angels" and Glenn Close in "101 Dalmations?"

5. Who advises Elaine not to "jump on the first thing?"

Short Essay Questions

1. When Elaine is in a car wreck on New Year's Eve, what injuries does she suffer from?

2. Why is Apartment 13B more crowded than usual on April 3, 2001?

3. Part of the reason that Elaine is so broke all the time is because of relatives asking her for money all the time. Why is she giving money away that she needs?

4. Who is Yvonne Stennet and what is her connection to Elaine's family?

5. Why is Jamel upset with his new parole officer in Chapter 36?

6. What is Jamel's ambition in Part 4, and how has he prepared for it?

7. When Jamel ends up in the hospital with a hurt leg and neck, how does he explain it to his mother?

8. What is Donna Charles' situation upon leaving prison?

9. Why is Elaine calling in to her job in Chapter 37? Do you think she has good reasons for doing so?

10. After years of not seeing each other, Elaine doesn't greet Nate in the same way as his fantasy. Why?

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