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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. The new tenants "clung to the _______________ with a desperate acceptance."
(a) building
(b) streets
(c) culture
(d) religion

2. Basil tells Mattie that he would make a good ____________.
(a) teacher
(b) writer
(c) pimp
(d) electrician

3. Where does Mattie find comfort in her life?
(a) Motherhood
(b) Food
(c) Church
(d) Music

4. The author challenges the reader to think in terms of ________________ when encountering the women's stories.
(a) dreams unrealized
(b) false expectations
(c) high moral standards
(d) human foibles

5. How is the information about the characters to be presented?
(a) In individual stories
(b) In poems
(c) In bullet points
(d) In long verse

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ben's occupation?

2. What fact does Mattie refuse to accept?

3. Why does Mattie move into Brewster Place?

4. Miss Eva says men just do not agree with her like _______________.

5. What does the attorney advise Mattie regarding Basil's bail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the ultimate moral of this story?

2. How has Mattie evolved to become the wise, loving matriarch of Brewster Place?

3. Describe how Brewster Place is separated from the city's growth.

4. Compare and contrast Etta and Mattie.

5. Explain Mattie's perspective on Basil's life and her responsibility for him.

6. What theme of the book does Mattie embody?

7. How does the author use the literary technique of a flashback in Chapter 2, Part 1?

8. Cite instances that support the theme of mentoring women in the book.

9. In what ways does Miss Eva help Mattie develop her character and maturity?

10. What life lessons is the author imparting through Mattie, Miss Eva and Etta at this point of the story?

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