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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Store", where is the protagonist when he realizes he has left some of his personal belongings at the job he just quit?
(a) On 7th Street.
(b) On 5th Street.
(c) On New York Ave.
(d) On K Street.

2. What does Mildred notice as she speaks to the woman?
(a) Mildred notices how beautiful the woman actually was.
(b) Mildred notices an arrogant way about her.
(c) Mildred notices how plain the woman appears.
(d) Mildred notices that she is much younger than she'd thought.

3. In "The Store", how long had the protagonist been out of work before he responded to the ad in the newspaper?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3-4 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 5 weeks.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics the protagonist of "The Store" lists about himself in regard to his service at his first job?
(a) Never talked back.
(b) Always volunteering.
(c) Always on time.
(d) Acceptable productivity.

5. In "The Store", where does the protagonist commit his offense?
(a) In the No. 3 precinct.
(b) In the No. 1 precinct.
(c) In the No. 2 precinct.
(d) In the No. 4 precinct.

6. What color car does Penny drive?
(a) Red.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Black.
(d) Silver.

7. What makes Vivian pause to think how many days she had been on a diet?
(a) The doughnuts in the choir room.
(b) The smell of baking bread as they drive by a bakery.
(c) The breakfast Diane serves her children before she leaves with Vivian.
(d) The smell of coffee and bacon.

8. Where does Mildred want to go during the conversation with the woman?
(a) Woolworth's.
(b) Home.
(c) Church.
(d) The corner store.

9. In "The Store", how old was the protagonist when he decided to quit his first job?
(a) 26.
(b) 16.
(c) 20.
(d) 19.

10. What is Jesse Mae wearing that causes a sensation among the women?
(a) Fur trim along her collar, sleeves, and the hem of her robe.
(b) Gaudy high heels.
(c) A scandalously short dress.
(d) Pants underneath her robe.

11. What does Joyce drink after speaking with Pearl?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A fifth of vodka.
(c) A glass of whiskey.
(d) The only beer in the house.

12. In "An Orange Line Train to Ballston", what part of the train system fascinates Marvin?
(a) Marvin is fascinated by the advertisements the train passes on the way home.
(b) Marvin is fascinated by the light that indicates the train's arrival.
(c) Marvin is fascinated by all the people.
(d) Marvin is fascinated by the way the trains move so fast.

13. In "The Sunday Following Mother's Day", on what street was the family's apartment located?
(a) 3rd Street.
(b) Kenyon Ave.
(c) M Street.
(d) 5th Street.

14. What did Lydia's mother say about the first boy Lydia had sex with?
(a) Lydia's mother said he seemed like a fine young man.
(b) Lydia's mother said she wouldn't have him in her house.
(c) Lydia's mother said it seemed was only out for one thing.
(d) Lydia's mother noted his light skin.

15. How much older than Vivian is her husband, Ralph?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Humphrey falls asleep on the couch, what falls out of his pocket?

2. What does Maddie think the blood seeping out of Angie's body represents?

3. Who had Lydia been dreaming of when the phone rang?

4. In "A Butterfly on F Street", how long had Mildred Harper been married to Mansfield Harper?

5. Why is Marvella embarrassed to publicly scold her child?

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