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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subjects does the narrator of "How to Make Love to A Physicist" assume the man she sees teaches based on his “face and baby dreads” (95)?
(a) Literature or Economics.
(b) Poetry or Physics.
(c) Poetry or math.
(d) Science or ELA.

2. How does the woman describe her tone is the “Feelings” section of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands”?
(a) Light-hearted.
(b) Dark.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Austere.

3. What does Jael do when her Granny falls during their argument?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She calls 911.
(c) She stares at her but does help.
(d) She tries to help.

4. What does the woman say the man must remember to do before he leaves in of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands”?
(a) Shower.
(b) Put his wedding ring back on.
(c) Kiss her.
(d) Text his wife.

5. What does granny’s friend Barbara say does not mix when they discuss what happened to Jamie?
(a) Bathtubs and toasters.
(b) Cigarettes and gas.
(c) Forks and power outlets.
(d) Oil and water.

6. In “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands,” what is it about the men the narrator addresses that she says turns her on?
(a) Their wealth.
(b) Their hunger and deprivation.
(c) Their eagerness.
(d) Their looks.

7. What is the first heading in “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands”?
(a) Health and Wellness.
(b) About Me.
(c) Your Arrival.
(d) The Basics.

8. Where does Jael plan to go according to her last journal entry?
(a) Jamie’s house.
(b) Church.
(c) Kachelle’s house.
(d) To the police to turn herself in.

9. What does Daughter do as soon as she gets into the car with Tony after leaving her mother in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She makes dinner reservations.
(c) She cries.
(d) She texts Rico.

10. Who does Jael describe kissing in one of her final journal entries?
(a) Jamie.
(b) Kachelle.
(c) Twan.
(d) Sadie.

11. In “Feelings,” what does the narrator of of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands” say the man should never do for her?
(a) Cook her dinner.
(b) Call her.
(c) Divorce his wife.
(d) Give her gifts.

12. What does Eric say when Lyra asks if he thinks God cares about how people treat other people, in "How to Make Love to A Physicist"?
(a) He believes God does care about how people treat other people.
(b) He believes people do not need church as a motivator for kindness.
(c) He feels the expectation of kindness is hopeless.
(d) He believes a fear of God is the only reason people are kind to each other.

13. Who does Mother believe is visiting her that day and every day in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?
(a) Bruce.
(b) Rico.
(c) Eddie Levert.
(d) Her dead husband.

14. What does Jamie call Jael when she passes his house?
(a) Lovely - J.
(b) Pretty Girl.
(c) Bull dagger.
(d) Queen Jael.

15. What did Mother warn Daughter not to go out on the streets and show people when she was young and Bruce was out stealing in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?
(a) Her body.
(b) Her ignorance.
(c) Her color.
(d) Her ferocity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands” say the man can do if he wants to before he leaves?

2. What is Jael’s friend’s name, who Granny says is a hussy?

3. What does the narrator of of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands” say she will do if she develops feelings for the man?

4. Why does Granny not hear the large booming sound she describes toward the end of “Jael”?

5. What illness does the mother have in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?

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