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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. Does Macon explain why he doesn't want Milkman to visit his aunt?
(a) No
(b) Yes
(c) Sort of
(d) Yes, and he beats him as punishment

2. What does Milkman realize as Hagar tries to kill him and fails?
(a) That she cannot kill him
(b) That she is blind
(c) That she is insane
(d) That she is only teasing

3. In his dream, where does Milkman's mother go to visit her father?
(a) Auburn Hills
(b) Flint
(c) Fairfield Heights
(d) Chicago

4. Who is the person that comes up with the nickname Milkman?
(a) Macon
(b) Freddie
(c) Solomon
(d) George

5. Where do Guitar and Milkman go to get a drink?
(a) Leo's Lounge
(b) Andrew's Inn
(c) Mary's Bar
(d) Terry's Bar

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Robert Smith's profession?

2. Who does Pilate tell Ruth she believes will save Milkman's life one day?

3. From whom do Macon and Pilate try to hide?

4. Where does the family take its weekly drive?

5. Who is shocked about the news that Hagar wants to kill Milkman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the date of the beginning of the novel?

2. What does Milkman realize when he tries to buy a present for Hagar?

3. What is the progress of Milkman's trip back home?

4. What does Milkman tell Pilate about the bones she found in the cave?

5. When Milkman is 31, what is he out doing before Christmas?

6. What does Milkman do to prove he is nothing like his father?

7. What is the setup of The Seven Days? How does it work?

8. Why does Guitar leave Milkman alone, even though Guitar is certain Hagar is coming to kill him?

9. What does Milkman's friend, Guitar, talk him into that is forbidden by Milkman's father?

10. What does Milkman do for his father in the rental business?

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