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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Vivian's mother say to her when she used to sing herself?
(a) She told her to only sing in church.
(b) She encouraged her.
(c) She berated and belittled her.
(d) She said nothing.

3. What news does Ruth keep from her mother for a while?
(a) That she is moving to another state.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is dropping out of school.
(d) That she is sick.

4. What does Horace say he has heard about the future of the Fillmore neighborhood?
(a) It is set for major redevelopment.
(b) It is going to be a hotbed for disease.
(c) It is very wealthy.
(d) It is going to be an epicenter for new music.

5. Who are some of Chloe's old friends?
(a) Helen and Oleander.
(b) Regina, Betty, and Claris.
(c) Jennifer and Janet.
(d) Hattie and Riki.

6. What does Ruth hum at breakfast that Esther chides her for?
(a) Glass Onion.
(b) A Tisket, a Tasket.
(c) Red is the Color of my True Love's Hair.
(d) This Little Light of Mine.

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

8. What does Ruth begin to feel for the first time about her choice to leave singing in the end of Part II?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Anger.

9. Who kills Vivian's father?
(a) His best friend.
(b) The KKK.
(c) The doctor.
(d) A neighbor.

10. What does Vivian ask Ruth to reach deep inside herself and find?
(a) Her suspicion.
(b) Her kindness.
(c) Her anger.
(d) Her own ambition.

11. Who does Vivian meet on her way home from her meeting with Mr. Franklin?
(a) Ellis.
(b) Freddy.
(c) Henry.
(d) Michael.

12. Who sometimes causes trouble at the after-parties?
(a) James.
(b) Henry.
(c) Mrs. Fox.
(d) Mr. Gaines.

13. What does Mr. Franklin tell Vivian is wrong with the performer who sings during their meeting?
(a) She has cancer.
(b) She is too overweight.
(c) She can not really sing.
(d) She has drug addiction problems.

14. What does Chloe's family know her for?
(a) Her dark moods.
(b) Her optimism.
(c) Her temper.
(d) Her inability to remember things.

15. What news does Vivian hear for the first time about Fillmore from the officer?
(a) It is set for redevelopment.
(b) It is going to be flooded soon.
(c) It is going to be the site of a new musical venue soon.
(d) It is in the president's sights for a new White House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the lead singer of the group?

2. Where does Vivian say she and the girls always dreamed of traveling?

3. Who does Mr. Franklin say he thinks is the best singer in the group?

4. Who does Vivian call her miracle child?

5. Where does Mr. Franklin say he recently saw the Salvations perform?

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