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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ruth say when Esther asks Ruth what will happen if Vivian never comes around?
(a) Esther should just get married and have a baby.
(b) Esther is the kind of woman who will make Vivian see the truth.
(c) Esther is too angry.
(d) Esther can move away.

3. What number does Horace tell Esther is a lucky number?
(a) 13.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 7.

4. What does Chloe admit to herself when she sees Esther waiting for her for their first performance at the Champagne Supper Club?
(a) She feels happy.
(b) She feels angry.
(c) She feels suspicious.
(d) She feels disappointed.

5. Who is the heaviest woman in the church choir?
(a) Sister Reevie.
(b) Sister Helen.
(c) Sister Nancy.
(d) Sister Jennifer.

6. What is one reason Esther does not show up for the Dunbar Hotel audition?
(a) She wants her mother to be angry at her.
(b) She does not want to travel.
(c) She thinks Chloe has a better chance without her.
(d) She hates singing.

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

8. What does Esther do that makes a big impact at Horace's protest?
(a) Gets arrested.
(b) Sets a flag on fire.
(c) Eats.
(d) Sings her own song there.

9. Who does James work for?
(a) A bank.
(b) His father.
(c) A university.
(d) The restaurant.

10. What does Tony tell Chloe to hit hard for hers and Esther's first solo performance?
(a) Her sexuality.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The top note.
(d) Her confidence.

11. Who comes into the bookstore for the first time in Part III?
(a) White men, including Mr. Belmont.
(b) Children.
(c) Vivian.
(d) Ruth.

12. What work does Ruth do?
(a) Lanscaping.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Law.
(d) Nursing.

13. What does Esther offer Mr. Bailey in Part III?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her virginity.
(c) For her and Chloe to sing regularly at the Champagne Supper Club.
(d) Her share of her house.

14. Who is one major holdout saying he is going to sell his business to Mr. Belmont?
(a) Mr. Hendries.
(b) Mr. Jinkies.
(c) Mr. Bailey.
(d) Mr. Smith.

15. Who does Ruth run into in Bop City the first night she goes back?
(a) Helen.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Horace.
(d) Mr. Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth do for the first time in a long time the first time she goes back to Bop City?

2. What shocks the revelers at Ruth's wedding when they leave the club?

3. What happens during one of Esther's and Chloe's shows at Bop City?

4. What does Mr. Belmont propose to Horace in Part III?

5. What does Tony make sure Chloe has brought to sell for the dinners in Part III?

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