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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the "Overture" of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World," how many floors do the characters say the man fell?
(a) 23.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 21.

2. In "Elements of Style" Parks suggests that the use of language involves what?
(a) Emotional density.
(b) The throat.
(c) The entire body.
(d) Grammatical understanding.

3. What word refers to that made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous?
(a) Presidential.
(b) Distinguished.
(c) Superior.
(d) Recognition.

4. What kind of flowers do Lucius and Mare discuss having gotten in scene "A" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) Metal.
(b) Vinyl.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Wooden.

5. Who works with Aretha on the calculations for how many slaves can fit in the bottom of a transport ship in scene "B" of "Open House"?
(a) Aretha.
(b) Charles.
(c) Miss Faith.
(d) Blanca.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Miss recall her mother doing with her hair in "Pickling"?

2. In scene "F" of "Snails," a Robber enters the apartment and steals what?

3. Where is Mr. Sergeant Smith in scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

4. Aretha is told she has what in scene "C" of "Open House"?

5. In "Elements of Style" Parks urges playwrights to find what in the lines of the characters?

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