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

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

3. What is the weather the day of Ruth's wedding?
(a) Record-breaking cold.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) Sun.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chloe say she has been craving of Ruth's?

2. Who does James work for?

3. What movie do Esther and Horace see together in Part III?

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

5. What is James's favorite type of music?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mr. Belmont and why is he so unwelcome in Fillmore?

2. How does Ruth feel after having her baby and giving up singing?

3. What do James and Chloe do in front of Chloe's house that she knows is dangerous?

4. What does Esther overhear Mr. Franklin and Mr. Bailey saying about her in Part IV?

5. How is Mary a part of Ruth's and Gerry's lives?

6. What does Ruth tell Esther when she comes to the house to check on Esther in Part IV?

7. What is one reason Esther pulls out of the Dunbar audition with Chloe?

8. What does Vivian invite Preacher to her house to do in Part III?

9. What shocks the wedding party at the end of the celebration?

10. How does the redevelopment in Fillmore affect Gerry and Ruth?

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