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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 does Mildred say to the woman when she runs into her on the street?
(a) "How dare you?"
(b) "Thank you."
(c) "Nice to meet you."
(d) "It was you."

2. In "The Sunday Following Mother's Day", on what street was the family's apartment located?
(a) M Street.
(b) 3rd Street.
(c) Kenyon Ave.
(d) 5th Street.

3. What does Marcus call the dreadlock man?
(a) Dreadlock man.
(b) The man with the snake hair.
(c) Natty Dreadlock.
(d) Sir.

4. What color car does Penny drive?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Silver.

5. Why is Marvella embarrassed to publicly scold her child?
(a) There are white people around.
(b) Marvella does not like handling matters in public.
(c) Marvin did not really do anything wrong.
(d) The dreadlock man shakes his head in disgust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marvin challenge Marvella in the train station?

2. Who is the first member Vivian recruited in forming her Gospelteers?

3. In "The Store", where does the protagonist commit his offense?

4. On which ring does Lydia pick up the telephone?

5. How does the protagonist of "The Store" respond to the police officer who confronts him about jay-walking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the protagonist of "The Store" initially hesitant to respond to the ad in the paper?

2. How does the protagonist of "The Store" garner promotion within the store?

3. Explain why Marvella scolds Avis at the opening of the story.

4. Discuss Lydia's desire to get "lost in the city" in order to deal with her grief at her mother's death.

5. In "An Orange Line Train to Ballston", describe the opening of the story.

6. Why does Santiago's grandmother ban him from her house?

7. Describe Lydia's lifestyle in "Lost in the City".

8. In "The Store", how does the protagonist begin his employment at the grocery store?

9. Discuss Lydia's mother's reaction to the first boy she brings home.

10. How does Mansfield's mistress talk to Lydia about her husband?

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