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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. Who does Mary tell Vivian wants to meet with her at the Champagne Supper Club?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Franklin.
(c) Mr. Henries.
(d) Mr. Michaels.

2. Who does Mr. Franklin say he thinks is the best singer in the group?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Esther.
(c) Jane.
(d) Ruth.

3. What does the police officer tell Vivian in Part II?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is a hard worker.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She is not like the "rest of her people."

4. Who set up the after-hours spot in the basement?
(a) Mrs. Fox.
(b) Henry.
(c) Gerry.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Esther work?

2. How many children does Vivian have?

3. What does Vivian drink at her meeting with Mr. Franklin?

4. Who is Vivian's youngest child?

5. Who is the lead singer of the group?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the name of the girls' singing group and what does the name signify?

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

4. What kind of relationship do Mary and VIvian have?

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

6. How does Vivian dress for her meeting with Mr. Franklin?

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

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

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

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

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