1. Where do Cassandra's sister and brother-in-law live?
(a) Clifton Street.
(b) Maple View Place.
(c) New York Ave.
(d) Kenyon Street.

2. In "His Mother's House", what is one of the few things Santiago Moses's mother brings with her when she moves into the house Santiago bought for her?
(a) The love seat.
(b) The single family portrait.
(c) The teacup her mother gave her.
(d) The coffee table.

3. After Humphrey falls asleep on the couch, what falls out of his pocket?
(a) A few tiny, clear packets.
(b) More money.
(c) A gun.
(d) Paperwork for a new job.

4. Where did Lydia send her mother as 65th birthday present?
(a) Florida.
(b) Israel.
(c) Ghana.
(d) Jamaica.

5. What is the only reason Cassandra does not think it would be fair to shoot the fathers of Joyce's and Pearl's babies?
(a) The "It takes two to tango" rule.
(b) Boys will be boys.
(c) The boys offered to marry the girls.
(d) The boys' families would miss them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics the protagonist of "The Store" lists about himself in regard to his service at his first job?

2. What does Cassandra do instead of attending class?

3. In "The Store", why does the protagonist's father have to quit his job?

4. How much will Gladys' mother pay Cassandra to drive Gladys?

5. Why does Humphrey show up at the new house?

(see the answer key)

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