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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the premise of the play?
(a) The gay marriage initiative in America.
(b) The struggles of black men in America.
(c) The struggles of black women in America.
(d) The women's right to vote movement in America.

2. What does Mattie not attempt to control in her household?
(a) The TV shows.
(b) The swearing.
(c) The computer use.
(d) The alcohol consumption.

3. What does John recall was supposed to happen on Friday?
(a) Dudley was going to the Apple Bar with him.
(b) He and Mattie were going out to dinner.
(c) He and Jeff were going to the movies.
(d) Dudley was to give him a report on Mattie's health.

4. Who shoots Al?
(a) John.
(b) Chips.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Dudley.

5. What element becomes almost human as it appears in the play?
(a) Street noise.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Music.
(d) Light.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John perplexed to see Jeff when he returns home?

2. Which of the following things does John NOT do after learning of Mattie's medical condition?

3. What does Mattie consider herself to be?

4. What has Mo done to help catch the stool pigeon?

5. What room is John working in at the beginning of Act 2?

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