View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the events of the story take place?
(a) Harlem, New York City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) The Bronx, New York City.
(d) Detroit.

2. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?
(a) John Pearson.
(b) Grandma Wilhemina.
(c) John Williams.
(d) James Hall.

3. How much does John already owe Dudley?
(a) $340.
(b) $190.
(c) $500.
(d) $160.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?

2. What does Dudley tell John to do for Ann?

3. Who has arrived at John's house?

4. What does Mattie say happened to her on the subway?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 182 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample