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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following does NOT describe John?
(a) Positive.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Fatalistic.
(d) Hopeful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ann born?

2. What falls out of John's pocket?

3. What is the premise of the play?

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

5. What beverage is Grandma Wilhemina fixing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jeff and what is his anticipated entry into the story?

2. What is John's reaction when Dudley informs him of Mattie's health diagnosis?

3. How did Mattie's family show their gratitude toward John?

4. What is the first mention that indicates that Mattie is ill?

5. What is the setting of Act 3 and what are the characters doing as the act begins?

6. Why have Skeeter and Al come to the house to see Jeff?

7. Who is Chips and what is his demeanor as he enters the play?

8. What happens to Skeeter as Jeff and Al talk?

9. How does Grandma inadvertently upset Mattie when they are talking about John?

10. Why do Mo and Gail come to the house?

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