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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On what does Sonny purpose to rely for education?
(a) GI Bill.
(b) Pell Grants.
(c) High School.
(d) Stafford Loans.

4. In front of what kind of eatery is the sidewalk revival?
(a) Jerk chicken.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Barbecue.

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

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

7. How old is Grace when she dies?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

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

10. What message does the narrator posit Creole has for Sonny?
(a) Back off.
(b) Slide to the left.
(c) Godspeed.
(d) It will be alright.

11. What instrument does Sonny determine to play?
(a) Bass.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Piano.
(d) Drums.

12. Which of the following songs is sung at the sidewalk revival?
(a) “Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd.”
(b) “For the Beauty of the Earth.”
(c) “God Be with You till We Meet Again.”
(d) “More Holiness Give Me.”

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

14. In what season does Grace die?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color notebook does Sonny carry?

2. What drink is served to Sonny at the piano?

3. To which of the following does the narrator compare the drummer?

4. To get away from what had Sonny first left Harlem?

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

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