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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion was James' father?
(a) Hindu
(b) Muslim
(c) Jewish
(d) Christian

2. Who is the first person to find out about Ruth's pregnancy?
(a) Her mother
(b) Frances
(c) Aunt Mary
(d) Her father

3. Where does James find a job in Kentucky?
(a) At a music shop
(b) At a gas station
(c) At a factory
(d) At a restaurant

4. What is Jacqueline's nickname?
(a) Queenie
(b) Jock
(c) Jack
(d) Leaflet

5. What did Hunter die of?
(a) Cancer
(b) Brain disease
(c) A stroke
(d) A broken heart

Short Answer Questions

1. What did James' father die of?

2. What does Ruth say God is?

3. What does James say he and his siblings are confused by?

4. What color does one of James' brother's decide he wants to be?

5. What material is the boy's father's clothes made from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to James when his mother forgets to pick him up from kindergarten?

2. How does Sam's leaving home affect Ruth?

3. Why is Chapter 2 written in italics?

4. Why is music important to James?

5. Describe Sam's life.

6. Describe James' brother, Dennis.

7. How did Ruth and her family live in America when they first arrived?

8. How does James react to Hunter's death?

9. Describe Ruth's parents.

10. Describe what happens when Ruth asks James to take the milk back to the shop.

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