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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John read from the paper?
(a) A to-do list.
(b) A poem he is writing.
(c) A grocery list.
(d) A phone number.

2. What do Jeff and Ann do after Jeff comes home?
(a) Watch TV.
(b) Drink some beers.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Smoke a joint.

3. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A basketball star.
(b) A football hero.
(c) A gang leader.
(d) A valedictorian.

4. What does John count?
(a) The bottles of beer left in the refrigerator.
(b) The days until payday.
(c) The contents of his wallet.
(d) The days until Christmas.

5. What is Mattie carrying when she comes in?
(a) Her coat.
(b) Books.
(c) Groceries.
(d) The mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does John ask to borrow from Dudley?

2. Where do the events of the story take place?

3. Where does Ann end up spending the night?

4. What is John's liquor of choice?

5. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?

(see the answer key)

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