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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. In "A Butterfly on F Street", how long had Mildred Harper been married to Mansfield Harper?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 27 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 35 years.
2. What did Lydia's mother say about the first boy Lydia had sex with?
(a) Lydia's mother said she wouldn't have him in her house.
(b) Lydia's mother noted his light skin.
(c) Lydia's mother said it seemed was only out for one thing.
(d) Lydia's mother said he seemed like a fine young man.
3. On which ring does Lydia pick up the telephone?
(a) The 10th.
(b) The 3rd.
(c) The 5th.
(d) The 15th.
4. How old is Avis?
(a) 2.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 4.
5. How long did Pearl think babies needed to breastfeed in order to be healthy?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 9 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 4 months.
Short Answer Questions
1. How much did the copy of the trial manuscript cost?
2. After Humphrey falls asleep on the couch, what falls out of his pocket?
3. What is Mildred following through the city?
4. How much older than Vivian is her husband, Ralph?
5. Who had Lydia been dreaming of when the phone rang?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "A Butterfly on F Street", describe Mildred's mental state.
2. Describe Lydia's lifestyle in "Lost in the City".
3. Discuss the significance of the title of "His Mother's House".
4. Why was the protagonist of "The Store" initially hesitant to respond to the ad in the paper?
5. Describe the first job the protagonist has in "The Store".
6. In "Gospel", describe Vivian L. Slater's Sunday morning ritual.
7. In "The Store", why does Kentucky criticize the protagonist?
8. Discuss Lydia's mother's reaction to the first boy she brings home.
9. Discuss Lydia's desire to get "lost in the city" in order to deal with her grief at her mother's death.
10. Discuss the infighting that occurs amongst the Gospelteers.
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