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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Marietta and CJ?
(a) In the church.
(b) At the apartment.
(c) At CJ's apartment.
(d) In a park.

2. About what does CJ seem surprised?
(a) When CJ learns he is accepted into Columbia University.
(b) When Marietta says she loves him.
(c) When Marietta says she is moving back to the South.
(d) When Marietta says she wants to be a writer.

3. What is Laura unable to hear from her end of the jail?
(a) Essie weeping bitterly.
(b) Essie praying fervently for Laura's soul.
(c) A crowd chanting for her execution.
(d) Essie singing a song of praise.

4. What sustains Essie in the jail cell?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her faith.
(c) Her belief that the police will find the real culprit.
(d) Her knowledge that she did not kill Buddy.

5. What does Marietta do at the church?
(a) Turns the overhead fan on hot days.
(b) Joins the choir.
(c) Passes around the collection plate.
(d) Plays the organ.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Buddy speaks crudely about how young the "bitch" is?

2. What does Essie imagine doing with the church?

3. What does Laura give Buddy for his birthday?

4. To what does Essie compare her fear at this time?

5. Who seems smitten with Marietta?

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