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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who puts in a lot of time and effort to try to change business owners' minds in Fillmore about selling their property?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Vivian.
(c) Mr. Gaines.
(d) Horace.

2. What does Esther start to think Vivian might do about a month after Ruth announces her pregnancy?
(a) Quit her job.
(b) Let the dream of them being a successful musical act die.
(c) Marry Preacher Thomas.
(d) Leave town.

3. What does Esther do that makes a big impact at Horace's protest?
(a) Sets a flag on fire.
(b) Gets arrested.
(c) Eats.
(d) Sings her own song there.

4. Who are some of the people in Fillmore who sold their businesses after Mr. Bailey?
(a) Lena, Gladys, and Mr. Gaines.
(b) Helen, Horace, and Mr. Gaines.
(c) Jane and Michael Henry.
(d) Mr. Gaines and Jane.

5. What does Mr. Belmont propose to Horace in Part III?
(a) For him to send Horace to college.
(b) To have Horace cook for him.
(c) To buy his store.
(d) To go into business together.

6. Who comes to see Chloe and Esther sing who excites Chloe in Part III?
(a) The white man from a few weeks earlier.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Henry.
(d) Horace.

7. What does the Preacher say strength is made perfect in?
(a) Fire.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Headaches.
(d) Weakness.

8. What joke do Mr. Franklin and Mr. Bailey make about Nat King Cole?
(a) He is too thin, so they call him Mr. Rake.
(b) They do not make a joke about the singer.
(c) He is older now, so they call him "Nat King 'Ol'."
(d) He is missing his queues, so they call him queue misser.

9. What does Chloe say she has been craving of Ruth's?
(a) Cake.
(b) Beef.
(c) Grits.
(d) Spaghetti.

10. Who helps Ruth with the baby most days?
(a) Helen.
(b) Mary.
(c) Vivian.
(d) Henry.

11. Where does Ruth have her wedding celebration?
(a) The Bop House.
(b) The Champagne Supper Club.
(c) The Ritz.
(d) The Raddisson.

12. What does Tony tell Chloe to hit hard for hers and Esther's first solo performance?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sexuality.
(c) Her confidence.
(d) The top note.

13. What are Esther's eating habits like?
(a) She eats a lot.
(b) She eats very little.
(c) She can not eat any gluten.
(d) She is a vegetarian.

14. Who is Tony's new boyfriend?
(a) Fred.
(b) Ed.
(c) Ted.
(d) Ned.

15. Where do Chloe and James go out on their first real double-date?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Oakland.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who originally owned the land and bookstore in Horace's family?

2. What does Vivian say to Esther about her protest movement work after talking with Preacher Thomas?

3. When does Esther begin to write songs of her own?

4. What is the white man's name in Part III who likes and pursues Chloe?

5. Why does Vivian invite Preacher Thomas to her house sometime in Part III?

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