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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. Why does the author use these literary elements?
(a) To make the book more entertaining
(b) To help the reader understand
(c) To make the book easier to read
(d) To make the book more appealing to more people

2. Who invites Mattie and Basil to live in her home?
(a) Miss Eva
(b) Etta's mother
(c) Mattie's grandmother
(d) Mattie's sister

3. How old is Basil as the chapter ends?
(a) 30
(b) 18
(c) 23
(d) 13

4. Where is Brewster place located?
(a) A poor, worthless part of town
(b) The desert
(c) An upscale area
(d) The country

5. What did Basil do to the police officer?
(a) Shot him
(b) Kicked him
(c) Punched him in the gut
(d) Broke his wrist

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Brewster Place could be called a _________________.

2. What season is it when Mattie Michael moves into Brewster Place?

3. What does the attorney tell Mattie?

4. About what does Mattie secretly wonder?

5. The hopes for Brewster Place lie in _________________________ of the city.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the motivations for Sophie's hateful behavior?

2. Explain Kiswana's situation and how it contrasts with her family background.

3. What is Mattie's father's role in her life?

4. According to the author, what happens when a street dies?

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

6. Explain the circumstances of Basil's arrest and his manipulation of Mattie while incarcerated.

7. How do the women of Brewster Place view Etta?

8. What literary elements does the author use throughout the book?

9. The theme of baptism is an important one in the book. Explain why the rain that starts on the day of Ben's funeral is so significant.

10. On what grounds do Ben and Lorraine form an unlikely friendship?

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