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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 does Chloe realize Ruth feels at the advent of her pregnancy?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Relief.
(d) Anxiety.

2. Where does Ruth say she is going before the performance in Part I?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To study with her study group.
(c) To visit a friend who is sick.
(d) For groceries.

3. Who shares Vivian's grief of having lost a spouse?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) The Preacher.
(c) Frankie.
(d) Mr. Bailey.

4. Who is Vivan's neighbor?
(a) Michael.
(b) John.
(c) Henry.
(d) Mary.

5. What news does Vivian hear for the first time about Fillmore from the officer?
(a) It is going to be the site of a new musical venue soon.
(b) It is going to be flooded soon.
(c) It is set for redevelopment.
(d) It is in the president's sights for a new White House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ruth get sick right after the show in Part I?

2. What does Vivian ask Ruth to reach deep inside herself and find?

3. What does Chloe's family know her for?

4. What does Mary do to make money?

5. Who is Vivian's oldest child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the police officer tell Vivian and Freddy in Part II?

2. Why did Vivian originally move from Louisiana to California?

3. What do Ruth and Gerry tell VIvian when she tells them Mr. Franklin want to manage The Salvations?

4. What do people call Esther at Horace's bookshop and why?

5. What dream has Vivian had for many years for her daughters?

6. What is the significance of the rooftop?

7. What blow does Vivian suffer as a fairly young adult?

8. What is Esther known for in her own family?

9. What does Ruth realize in Part I that will change her future forever?

10. What does Vivian worry Ruth will regret?

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