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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 hospital does the ambulance take Sabrina to in Chapter 32?
(a) Beth Israel.
(b) Columbia Medical Center.
(c) St. Luke's Roosevelt.
(d) Bellevue.

2. Who suggested to Elaine that she sue for her car accident?
(a) Jerome Marks.
(b) Gary.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Pervis.

3. Where is Jamel when he tattoos three overlapping hearts on his chest with his name, Cassandra's, and his son's?
(a) Riker's Island.
(b) An out-of-state prison.
(c) State prison.
(d) Avenue D.

4. Who does Elaine ask to move out of her apartment?
(a) Satara.
(b) Dane.
(c) Star.
(d) Apache.

5. Who spends four days on Riker's Island in Chapter 43?
(a) Apache.
(b) Danae.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Jamel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times in the summer did Elaine return to see Nathan according to Chapter 31?

2. What letters has Nathan received from his children while in prison?

3. Who experiences cuff therapy in Chapter 41?

4. Who says, "You gotta laugh to keep from going insane?"

5. Who is the song about that Jamel recites for the open mike night at the nightclub?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Elaine tell Danae to leave her apartment and changes the locks?

2. Part of the reason that Elaine is so broke all the time is because of relatives asking her for money all the time. Why is she giving money away that she needs?

3. After years of not seeing each other, Elaine doesn't greet Nate in the same way as his fantasy. Why?

4. What does Elaine do to prepare for her Thanksgiving celebration?

5. Why is Jamel so angry with Cassandra?

6. Describe Cassandra's relationship with Jamel.

7. What does Jamel provide to Elaine in Chapter 38 that no one else thinks to do?

8. Explain "cuff therapy."

9. What is Donna Charles' situation upon leaving prison?

10. Why is Elaine calling in to her job in Chapter 37? Do you think she has good reasons for doing so?

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