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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. How does Vivian take her coffee?
(a) With cream only.
(b) She does not drink coffee.
(c) With a lot of sugar.
(d) Black.

2. Where does Vivian say she has a friend who can help her daughters?
(a) Verve.
(b) Renderton.
(c) The Ditch.
(d) Columbia Records.

3. Who is dating Gerry?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Esther.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Chloe.

4. Where did Vivian grow up?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Illinois.
(c) California.
(d) Alabama.

5. What do people call Esther at work?
(a) Esme.
(b) Terry.
(c) Girl.
(d) Professor Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes into the club Tony and Chloe are at in Part II that they immediately notice?

2. Who is Gerry's mother?

3. Where does Esther sometimes sleep besides home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do Vivian's girls tease Vivian about, and why?

2. What do people call Esther at Horace's bookshop and why?

3. Who does Vivian confide in about her consternation over Ruth's choices, and why?

4. How does Ruth feel about Vivian's dream for her and her sisters?

5. What does Ruth realize in Part I that will change her future forever?

6. Who is Vivian very excited about meeting in Part I and why?

7. What happens to Esther in childhood that makes her separate from her family somewhat?

8. What is Esther known for in her own family?

9. What does the police officer tell Vivian and Freddy in Part II?

10. What blow does Vivian suffer as a fairly young adult?

(see the answer keys)

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