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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Sonny send mail to the narrator?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Greece.

2. Which instrument is played at the sidewalk revival?
(a) Mandolin.
(b) Harmonica.
(c) Melodica.
(d) Tambourine.

3. On what avenue does the narrator live?
(a) Lenox.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Seventh.
(d) St. Nicholas.

4. To what does the narrator compare the outside world?
(a) A lion.
(b) A bear.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A dragon.

5. To which of the following does the narrator compare the drummer?
(a) A foghorn.
(b) A lighthouse.
(c) A signpost.
(d) A buoy.

6. What instrument does the narrator initially think Sonny will play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Drums.
(c) Bass.
(d) Guitar.

7. To get away from what had Sonny first left Harlem?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Mafiosi.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Memories.

8. What instrument does Creole play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Bass.
(c) Piano.
(d) Guitar.

9. Which of the following does Sonny play with Creole?
(a) “Ain’t I a Man?”
(b) “Am I Blue?”
(c) “St. Louis Blues.”
(d) “Blue Monk.”

10. From what does Grace die?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Meningitis.
(c) Measles.
(d) Polio.

11. Which of the following do the narrator and Sonny drink together?
(a) Wine.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Beer.
(d) Tea.

12. To what is Sonny’s experience compared?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Skating.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Sprinting.

13. What drink is served to Sonny at the piano?
(a) Bourbon, neat.
(b) White Russian.
(c) Scotch and milk.
(d) Scotch and soda.

14. On what day does Sonny invite the narrator to hear him play?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Friday.

15. In what branch of the military had Sonny served?
(a) Army.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color notebook does Sonny carry?

2. Approximately how long a gap in performance history did Sonny have before taking the narrator to his performance?

3. On what does Sonny purpose to rely for education?

4. How old is Grace when she dies?

5. To what does the narrator compare Creole’s musicians?

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