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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John demand not to be taken to the hospital in Chapter 11?
(a) He thinks he will die en route.
(b) He fears Carl will be arrested.
(c) He does not trust white doctor's
(d) He is a Christian Scientist.

2. What does Taft do as soon as he returns home from the mechanic in Chapter 10?
(a) Opens a beer.
(b) Orders a pizza.
(c) Calls into work.
(d) Work on the porch.

3. What is Ruth doing when John wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Taking a shower.
(b) Making breakfast.
(c) Doing her nails.
(d) Talking on the phone.

4. Where does Carl call Muddy's from in Chapter 9?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) The Woodmoores.
(c) Rum Boogie Cafe.
(d) Jail.

5. What does Mrs. Woodmore ask John to do regarding Fay in Chapter 12?
(a) Keep her on the Muddy's staff.
(b) Never see her again.
(c) Adopt her.
(d) Marry her.

6. According to Ruth, what are the Woodmoores trying to convince Marion of in Chapter 9?
(a) Leaving Franklin with them.
(b) Staying another week.
(c) Giving up nursing.
(d) Taking back John.

7. In Chapter 8, Wallace reveal Carl to be what?
(a) A racist.
(b) A homosexual.
(c) A rapist.
(d) A drug dealer.

8. What does Carl do immediately before John kicks him out in Chapter 8?
(a) Push Fay over.
(b) Make a grab for his stash.
(c) Break a glass.
(d) Try to punch him.

9. In Chapter 8, What does Fay pointedly ask John?
(a) If he and Marion are back together.
(b) If he is leaving Memphis.
(c) If he is supplying Carl.
(d) If she is fired.

10. What kind of whiskey do Carl and John share in Chapter 7?
(a) Johnny Walker Blue.
(b) Jim Beam.
(c) Jack Daniels.
(d) Jameson.

11. Why, according to the mechanic in Chapter 10, will the car insurance only pay a few hundred?
(a) This was not his first accident.
(b) The car is almost totalled.
(c) Another car was not involved.
(d) Taft was not driving.

12. What is Carl's excuse for the cocaine in Chapter 9?
(a) He was holding it for someone else.
(b) He was delivering it.
(c) The cop planted it on him.
(d) He was using it himself.

13. Where do the Woodmoores put John to sleep in Chapter 12?
(a) Marion's old room.
(b) The living room.
(c) Franklin's room.
(d) Their bedroom.

14. Where does Fay spend most of her time on the second work shift in Chapter 7?
(a) Working the tables.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) Behind the bar.
(d) In the bathroom.

15. What does the doctor suggest to Marion at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) She should return to Memphis.
(b) She should have dinner with him.
(c) She should give up nursing.
(d) She should cut off communication with John.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Woodmoore keep quiet in the house after the wounded John arrives in Chapter 11?

2. What did Carl hit in his crash?

3. What does John assure Ruth of regarding Marion in the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What is special about the day Chapter 9 takes place on?

5. What does Franklin ask to do at the end of Chapter 7?

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