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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Jeff been away from home?
(a) He was at college.
(b) He had a job in Asia.
(c) He was in the Air Force.
(d) He was traveling through Europe.

2. Who is John's son who is returning home?
(a) Jason.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) James.

3. What is on the paper from which John reads to Ann?
(a) A few notes.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A phone number.
(d) John's latest poem.

4. For how long has Jeff been away from home?
(a) Two years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Six months.

5. What had Ann told Mattie she wouldn't do during her visit?
(a) Smoke marijuana.
(b) Have sex with Jeff.
(c) Swear.
(d) Drink liquor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of John's wife?

2. Where does Ann end up spending the night?

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

4. What does John hide behind the refrigerator?

5. What do Jeff and Ann do after Jeff comes home?

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