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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Dudley?
(a) Realistic.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Fatalistic.
(d) Educated.

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

3. What can Mattie tell about Grandma tonight?
(a) She hasn't eaten.
(b) She has been crying.
(c) She is intoxicated.
(d) She had been asleep.

4. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Rum.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Scotch.

5. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?
(a) Strong single mothers.
(b) Strong male role models.
(c) Good jobs.
(d) Adequate housing.

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

7. Who has arrived at John's house?
(a) Ann Vanderguild.
(b) Anita Vanderguild.
(c) Ann van der Hoevel.
(d) Ann Vanderbilt.

8. Where was Ann born?
(a) Canada.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Germany.
(d) South Africa.

9. What does John hide behind the refrigerator?
(a) Bottle of whisky.
(b) Christmas present.
(c) Broom.
(d) Cigarettes.

10. What does Dudley remind John that is Jeff's true achievement?
(a) Marrying such a fine woman.
(b) Getting his Master's Degree.
(c) Getting out of Harlem.
(d) Overcoming a drug addiction.

11. What does John place on the kitchen counter?
(a) Carton of cigarettes.
(b) Cedar jewelry box.
(c) A bag of groceries.
(d) The change from his pocket.

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

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

14. What is John's liquor of choice?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Rum.
(c) Gin.
(d) Vodka.

15. What nationality is Dr. Dudley Stanton?
(a) Canadian.
(b) American.
(c) British.
(d) Jamaican.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does the play open?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe John?

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

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

5. From what country has Dudley just returned?

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