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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 is Ernie Santosuosso's job on the newspaper?
(a) Film critic
(b) Editor
(c) Sports reporter
(d) Jazz critic

2. Why does Ruth return to Virginia?
(a) To find a job
(b) To marry
(c) To go to University
(d) To graduate

3. What is the name of the new man Aunt Mary hires in this chapter?
(a) Andrew McBride
(b) Jason Horace
(c) Harper Davis
(d) Junior Browne

4. What celebrates its 40th anniversary in 1994?
(a) The Jewish religion
(b) Ruth's father's store
(c) Harlem Jazz Club
(d) The New Brown Memorial Baptist Church

5. Which of Ruth's friends dies in this chapter?
(a) Lauren
(b) Doris
(c) Irene
(d) Frances

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ruth's father spend his weekends?

2. Whose educations and careers does James list in this chapter?

3. Where does Ruth's father go to get divorce papers?

4. What is the name of the reverend who marries Andrew and Ruth?

5. What kind of job does Ruth find in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does James think his mother is a success?

2. Why does Ruth struggle to find a place she wants to be buried?

3. Describe the wedding James and Ruth attend in this chapter.

4. How is Delaware different from New York?

5. Describe Andrew and Ruth's relationship.

6. Summarize the book.

7. Describe the character of Andrew.

8. Describe Halina's time in an underground prison.

9. How does Ruth cope with her abortion?

10. What does James later learn about his mother's driving skills?

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