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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Chloe nervous about Tony and his boyfriend on their double-date?
(a) They are singing badly.
(b) They are losing money gambling.
(c) They are violent.
(d) They are openly affectionate, which is dangerous for gay men in that era.

2. What is the name of Preacher Thomas's church?
(a) The Pickets.
(b) Light of God.
(c) Rivertown High.
(d) Shiloh Baptist.

3. Who minds the baby when Ruth is working?
(a) Gerry.
(b) Denise.
(c) Chloe.
(d) Preacher Thomas.

4. Who owns the neighborhood salon?
(a) Gladys.
(b) Hettie.
(c) Rochelle.
(d) Vivian.

5. Who comes to check on Esther when she does not show up for the important audition?
(a) Jane.
(b) Helen.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ruth.

6. What does Vivian say to Esther about her protest movement work after talking with Preacher Thomas?
(a) Vivian wants to make dinner for all the protestors.
(b) Vivian forbids Esther doing protests.
(c) Vivian does not like Horace.
(d) Vivian will not stand in her way.

7. What does Vivian accuse Esther of doing after Esther misses the big audition?
(a) Lying.
(b) Betraying Vivian and breaking her heart.
(c) Never being fully present when they talk.
(d) Sneaking around to steal money.

8. What does Vivian want to do once Esther leaves the Salvations?
(a) Stop singing altogether.
(b) Move house.
(c) Audition other girls to sing with Chloe.
(d) Get a new job.

9. What movie do Esther and Horace see together in Part III?
(a) The Reevers.
(b) Roman Holiday.
(c) The Natural.
(d) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

10. Why do Chloe and the white man have a hard time talking after her performance in Part III?
(a) They do not have much to talk about.
(b) The comedian who goes onstage after Chloe is loud, and so is the audience's laughter.
(c) Chloe is really angry at the white man.
(d) Chloe has hearing challenges.

11. Who auditions to sing with Chloe?
(a) Joyce and Jane.
(b) Mary and Jane.
(c) Lucinda and Joyce.
(d) Jane and Lucinda.

12. Who makes good gumbo in Part III?
(a) Gladys.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lena.
(d) Henry.

13. What does Esther hear Mr. Franklin and Mr. Bailey saying about her?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She is too thin.
(c) She does not have what it takes to be a star.
(d) She is too fat.

14. Who are some of the people in Fillmore who sold their businesses after Mr. Bailey?
(a) Helen, Horace, and Mr. Gaines.
(b) Jane and Michael Henry.
(c) Mr. Gaines and Jane.
(d) Lena, Gladys, and Mr. Gaines.

15. Who buys Chloe and her friends drinks all night after hers and Ether's performance at the Supper Club?
(a) James.
(b) Esther.
(c) Tony.
(d) Ed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chloe see James again for the first time since they kissed?

2. Who originally owned the land and bookstore in Horace's family?

3. Who does Tony tell Chloe is interested in her?

4. What joke do Mr. Franklin and Mr. Bailey make about Nat King Cole?

5. Who walks Vivian and Mary down the aisle at Ruth's wedding?

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