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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. What does Esther think half of stardom is?
(a) Talking back to your manager.
(b) Believing it is yours.
(c) Having enough money.
(d) Being beautiful.

2. Who is Vivian's husband?
(a) John.
(b) Michael.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ellis.

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

4. Who owns the bookstore?
(a) Henry.
(b) John.
(c) Michael.
(d) Horace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people call Esther at work?

2. What did Vivian's mother say to her when she used to sing herself?

3. Where does Ruth say she is going before the performance in Part I?

4. What does Vivian tell the girls just before she finds out about Ruth's news?

5. What does Vivian serve for dinner to the Preacher, Horace, and others in Part I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream has Vivian had for many years for her daughters?

2. What is the significance of the rooftop?

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

4. What do Ruth and Gerry tell VIvian when she tells them Mr. Franklin want to manage The Salvations?

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

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

7. Who is meant to be the primary star of The Salvations and why?

8. Who sings during Vivian's meeting with Mr. Franklin and what does Mr. Franklin say about this singer?

9. What does Chloe feel for the white man, James, she meets with Tony?

10. Why is Esther so angry at Ruth?

(see the answer keys)

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