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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Marilou.
(b) Marie.
(c) Maryann.
(d) Mattie.

4. What falls out of John's pocket?
(a) Matches.
(b) Dollar bill.
(c) Piece of paper.
(d) Piece of candy.

5. What had Dudley been doing out of the country?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Sightseeing.
(c) Visiting relatives.
(d) Teaching.

6. In what month does the play open?
(a) April.
(b) August.
(c) February.
(d) December.

7. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?
(a) A scream.
(b) Someone coming into the house.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A car backfiring.

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

9. From what country has Dudley just returned?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

10. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Hazelnut syrup.
(c) Rum.
(d) Irish cream liqueur.

11. How much money does John ask to borrow from Dudley?
(a) $190.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $500.
(d) $100.

12. How many children does Dudley have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

13. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?
(a) She is not very bright.
(b) She is very accomplished.
(c) She has had a hard life.
(d) She wants to marry Jeff.

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

15. John wishes he had an outlet for his ____________________.
(a) Artistic tendencies.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Writing.
(d) Pugilistic tendencies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the premise of the play?

2. Where had Ann met Jeff?

3. How much does John already owe Dudley?

4. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?

5. For how long has Jeff been away from home?

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