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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 toy does Madeleine bring with her as Maddie drags the children out of the house?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A rattle.
(c) A doll.
(d) A tea cup.

2. How old is Avis?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

3. Where does Mildred want to go during the conversation with the woman?
(a) Woolworth's.
(b) Home.
(c) The corner store.
(d) Church.

4. When does Lonney marry Brenda?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) March.
(d) April.

5. 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 teacup her mother gave her.
(b) The love seat.
(c) The coffee table.
(d) The single family portrait.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", how much does the protagonist make in a week working at the store?

2. How long have Joyce and Rickey been married?

3. What does Marcus call the dreadlock man?

4. How old is Marvin?

5. How old is Santiago at the beginning of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Samuel Jr. react when he learns that his sister has kept contact with their father over the years?

2. Discuss the significance of the title of "His Mother's House".

3. Describe the woman Mildred's husband had an affair with.

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

5. How do the Gospelteers respond to the fire at the church?

6. Describe the first job the protagonist has in "The Store".

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

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

9. Discuss the infighting that occurs amongst the Gospelteers.

10. Explain how Santiago makes money.

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