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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 station does Vivian switch the radio to?
(a) WMNF.
(b) The local talk radio program.
(c) The first station with the weather.
(d) WYCB.

2. How many members does Holy Tabernacle AME Zion have?
(a) 500.
(b) 300.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 3,000.

3. When does Lonney marry Brenda?
(a) October.
(b) March.
(c) April.
(d) November.

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 on time.
(c) Acceptable productivity.
(d) Always volunteering.

5. What toy does Madeleine bring with her as Maddie drags the children out of the house?
(a) A tea cup.
(b) A rattle.
(c) A teddy bear.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", where does the protagonist commit his offense?

2. What does Avis ask the dreadlock man when she first sees him?

3. What does Mansfield die from?

4. In "The Sunday Following Mother's Day", on what street was the family's apartment located?

5. What time does Santiago call home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lydia's lifestyle in "Lost in the City".

2. Explain why Marvella scolds Avis at the opening of the story.

3. Discuss the infighting that occurs amongst the Gospelteers.

4. In "A Butterfly on F Street", describe Mildred's mental state.

5. Explain how Santiago makes money.

6. Discuss Lydia's mother's reaction to the first boy she brings home.

7. Describe the first job the protagonist has in "The Store".

8. Discuss the way the dreadlock man responds to Marvella's children.

9. How do the Gospelteers respond to the fire at the church?

10. Why was the protagonist of "The Store" initially hesitant to respond to the ad in the paper?

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