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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivian do for a living?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Cleaner.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Nurse.

2. What good news does Gerry have for Ruth in Part I?
(a) His book is being published.
(b) He is going to buy a house.
(c) He got promoted.
(d) His loan was approved.

3. How long has it been since Preacher Thomas's wife has passed away?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 9 years.

4. What does Vivian not know what to do concerning Mr. Franklin now that Ruth is leaving the group?
(a) What to tell him about her religious faith.
(b) What to tell him about his dinner.
(c) What to tell him about his suit.
(d) What to tell him about the deal they have just made to have him manage the Salvations.

5. Who has the darkest skin of the three sisters?
(a) Jane.
(b) Esther.
(c) Chloe.
(d) Ruth.

6. Who is the butcher?
(a) Mr. Gaines.
(b) Mr. Winn.
(c) Mr. Michaels.
(d) Mr. Henries.

7. Who is Chloe's best friend?
(a) Tony.
(b) Henry.
(c) Rick.
(d) Ellis.

8. What does Vivian conclude that Ellis would think about their family if he were still alive?
(a) They had finally succeeded and could rest now.
(b) They were closer than ever.
(c) They were in big trouble.
(d) They had not reached their destination, but they were closer.

9. Who does Vivian call her miracle child?
(a) Hattie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Esther.
(d) Chloe.

10. What sentimental jewelry does Vivian wear to her meeting with Mr. Franklin?
(a) Her mother's pearls.
(b) Her father's old ring.
(c) Her engagement ring.
(d) Her mother's bracelet.

11. What does Esther tease Ruth about in Part II that Ruth is sensitive about?
(a) Ruth's blemished skin.
(b) Ruth's inability to apply makeup.
(c) Ruth's scratchy voice.
(d) Ruth's recent weight gain.

12. Why does Ruth get sick right after the show in Part I?
(a) She has food poisoning.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She has a stomach bug.
(d) No one knows why.

13. What does Vivian tell the girls just before she finds out about Ruth's news?
(a) Mr. Franklin wants to manage them.
(b) She is selling the house.
(c) She is quitting her job.
(d) She won the lottery.

14. Where does Vivian live when the book opens?
(a) Calfornia.
(b) New York.
(c) Canada.
(d) Georgia.

15. Who is Vivian's youngest child?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Esther.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth begin to feel for the first time about her choice to leave singing in the end of Part II?

2. Who set up the after-hours spot in the basement?

3. Who does Vivian meet on her way home from her meeting with Mr. Franklin?

4. What does the police officer tell Vivian in Part II?

5. What does Vivian ask Ruth to reach deep inside herself and find?

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