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

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

3. What makes Chloe nervous about Tony and his boyfriend on their double-date?
(a) They are singing badly.
(b) They are violent.
(c) They are losing money gambling.
(d) They are openly affectionate, which is dangerous for gay men in that era.

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

5. Who does Ruth's makeup for her wedding?
(a) Vivian.
(b) Lena.
(c) Betty.
(d) Esther.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chloe tell James sustains her mother Vivian?

2. What does Vivian say to Preacher Thomas for the first time in Part IV?

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

4. What does James say his father does?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chloe help Tony do most Friday nights to help him make money?

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

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

4. What is Ruth's wedding like?

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

6. What doe Esther do when Horace leans in to kiss her?

7. In Part IV, what step does Vivian take regarding what is left of the singing group to try to reach for success again?

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

9. In Part IV, what does Ruth do that Mary catches her at?

10. What does Esther realize she has a particular talent for in Part IV?

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