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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 Horace say he has heard about the future of the Fillmore neighborhood?
(a) It is set for major redevelopment.
(b) It is going to be a hotbed for disease.
(c) It is very wealthy.
(d) It is going to be an epicenter for new music.

2. Who does Vivian hold up as an ideal group she wants her daughters to emulate?
(a) The Andrews Sisters.
(b) The Hendery Sisters.
(c) The Roblot Sisters.
(d) The Riki Sisters.

3. What did Vivian's mother say to her when she used to sing herself?
(a) She encouraged her.
(b) She told her to only sing in church.
(c) She berated and belittled her.
(d) She said nothing.

4. How long has it been since Ruth has gotten her period in Part I?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 1 year.

5. What does Esther tease Ruth about in Part II that Ruth is sensitive about?
(a) Ruth's blemished skin.
(b) Ruth's inability to apply makeup.
(c) Ruth's scratchy voice.
(d) Ruth's recent weight gain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian drink at her meeting with Mr. Franklin?

2. What does Vivian conclude that Ellis would think about their family if he were still alive?

3. What good news does Gerry have for Ruth in Part I?

4. Who are some of Chloe's old friends?

5. Who is going to make Ruth's wedding cake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the name of the girls' singing group and what does the name signify?

2. Who does Vivian confide in about her consternation over Ruth's choices, and why?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Chloe feel for the white man, James, she meets with Tony?

8. What happens to Esther in childhood that makes her separate from her family somewhat?

9. What kind of relationship do Mary and VIvian have?

10. Who sings during Vivian's meeting with Mr. Franklin and what does Mr. Franklin say about this singer?

(see the answer keys)

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