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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the speaker in "Porter" have to say all the time?
(a) "Thank you, sir."
(b) "No, ma'am."
(c) "Thank you, ma'am."
(d) "Yes, sir."

2. Why does the speaker prefer older women in "Preference"?
(a) Because they don't get mad if he cheats.
(b) Because they take care of him better.
(c) Because they have more money since they're older.
(d) Because they don't get mad so easily.

3. What does the speaker wish the rent were in "Little Lyric (Of Great Importance)"?
(a) On time, for once.
(b) Tax deductible.
(c) Heaven sent.
(d) Cheaper.

4. Why doesn't the speaker in "Preference" like younger girls?
(a) Because they cry too much.
(b) Because they always want something from him.
(c) Because they don't let him boss them around.
(d) Because they are too dependent on their parents.

5. Where are people meeting to plan the parade in "Parade"?
(a) The Elks Club Lodge.
(b) At the minister's house.
(c) The mall; they have meeting rooms there.
(d) Church.

6. What does the speaker in "Little Old Letter" claim pen and paper have the power to do?
(a) Seal a deal.
(b) Burn up and turn meaningless.
(c) Guarantee your rights.
(d) Take a person's life.

7. What sound does the speaker claim a dream deferred makes in "Dream Boogie"?
(a) A quiet whimper in the dark.
(b) A howling at the moon inside one's soul.
(c) A boogie-woogie rumble.
(d) A soft whisper in the night.

8. Why is the speaker fired from his job in "Fired"?
(a) Because he was ineffective at his job.
(b) Because he was late again.
(c) Because he stole from the company.
(d) Because he got in a fight with a coworker.

9. What does the speaker claim he, too, would do if he were a Gypsy?
(a) Be psychic.
(b) Steal people's money.
(c) Wear beautiful, handmade clothes.
(d) Travel the world.

10. What kind of men does the speaker love in "Cora"?
(a) The ones who never seem to live long.
(b) The ones who treat her poorly.
(c) The ones who can play a "sweet Blues song."
(d) The ones who always cheat on her with her best friend.

11. Where does the fortune teller tell Madam her fortune is in "Madam and the Fortune Teller"?
(a) In Atlanta.
(b) Inside herself.
(c) In Vegas.
(d) With her boyfriend.

12. What is Madam's full name?
(a) Miss Julianna Iasha Elliot.
(b) This is a trick question; she only goes by Madam.
(c) Madam Alberta K. Johnson.
(d) Madam Sophia Sandra Jackson.

13. How many men are helping plan the parade in "Parade"?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Thirteen.

14. What is the name of the character in "Graduation"?
(a) Jackson Bartlet.
(b) Mary Lulu Jackson.
(c) Jackson Barton.
(d) Mary Beth Wilson.

15. What does the speaker in "Cross" wish in regard to his mother?
(a) He wishes her well.
(b) He wishes she would just die so she doesn't have to suffer anymore.
(c) He wishes she finds happiness one day.
(d) He wishes she would just die so he can get his inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the character in "Migrant" sign his paycheck?

2. What is being cooked for dinner in "Graduation"?

3. How much older does the speaker like women in "Preference"?

4. According to the speaker in "To Be Somebody," where is there always room?

5. With what triumphant phrase does the speaker conclude "Still Here"?

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