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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 "The Store", where was the protagonist's first job?
(a) His mother's laundry business.
(b) Atlas Printing Co.
(c) Penny's store.
(d) The gas station.

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

3. How does the protagonist of "The Store" get by day-to-day without a job?
(a) He lives with his mother.
(b) He lives with his girlfriend.
(c) He finds food and shelter around dumpsters.
(d) He steals necessary items from local stores.

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

5. In "A Butterfly on F Street", how long had Mildred Harper been married to Mansfield Harper?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 35 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 27 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the movie that Lydia went to see on her first date?

2. Which odd behavior does Marvella's younger son Marcus exhibit?

3. What station does Vivian switch the radio to?

4. What does Mildred notice as she speaks to the woman?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Marvella keep her children at the school in Northwest?

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

5. In "Gospel", describe Vivian L. Slater's Sunday morning ritual.

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

7. What does the protagonist of "The Store" do when Penny decides to sell the store?

8. Explain how Santiago makes money.

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

10. In "The Store", why does Kentucky criticize the protagonist?

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