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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 is the date at the beginning of this story?
(a) February 18, 1931
(b) March 2, 1931
(c) February 13, 1931
(d) December 23, 1931

2. What did Pilate use to protect Ruth and her unborn son?
(a) Wine
(b) Songs
(c) Voodoo
(d) Poultices

3. Who is trying to fly at the start of the novel?
(a) Solomon
(b) Robert Smith
(c) Macon
(d) Milkman

4. What does Milkman send to Hagar?
(a) A new nightgown
(b) Money and a letter
(c) A ring
(d) A pair of fancy shoes

5. What kind of car does the Dead family own?
(a) T-bird
(b) They don't own a car
(c) GTO
(d) Packard

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Milkman's best friend?

2. What is Milkman's aunt doing when he comes up to her house?

3. When is Hagar thought to be planning to kill Milkman?

4. Who does Freddie think is helping the murderer in #43?

5. What is the name of the organization of which Guitar is a part?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on the day that is assigned to Guitar?

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

3. What happened to Sing according to Susan?

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

5. What is wrong with Mercy Hospital that it has been given a not-so-flattering nickname?

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

7. What is the job that First Corinthians takes?

8. What is the dream the Milkman has once Guitar leaves?

9. Why does Guitar even warn Milkman about his impending death?

10. What is Hagar's reaction to Milkman's breakup letter?

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