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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. How old is Marvin?
(a) 9.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.
2. In "His Mother's House", what is one of the few things Santiago Moses's mother brings with her when she moves into the house Santiago bought for her?
(a) The single family portrait.
(b) The coffee table.
(c) The love seat.
(d) The teacup her mother gave her.
3. In "The Store", how long had the protagonist been out of work before he responded to the ad in the newspaper?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 3-4 months.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 1 year.
4. How long did Pearl think babies needed to breastfeed in order to be healthy?
(a) 9 weeks.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.
5. 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 the way the trains move so fast.
(d) Marvin is fascinated by all the people.
Short Answer Questions
1. What toy does Madeleine bring with her as Maddie drags the children out of the house?
2. How many husbands has Jesse Mae had?
3. In "The Sunday Following Mother's Day", on what street was the family's apartment located?
4. How does the protagonist of "The Store" respond to the police officer who confronts him about jay-walking?
5. What does Mildred say to the woman when she runs into her on the street?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "The Store", how does the protagonist begin his employment at the grocery store?
2. Why was the protagonist of "The Store" initially hesitant to respond to the ad in the paper?
3. How does the protagonist of "The Store" garner promotion within the store?
4. Why does Marvella keep her children at the school in Northwest?
5. Describe the first job the protagonist has in "The Store".
6. Discuss the way the dreadlock man responds to Marvella's children.
7. Explain why Marvella scolds Avis at the opening of the story.
8. In "A Butterfly on F Street", describe Mildred's mental state.
9. How does Samuel Jr. react when he learns that his sister has kept contact with their father over the years?
10. Describe Lydia's lifestyle in "Lost in the City".
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