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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mattie say happened to her on the subway?
(a) She got off at the wrong station.
(b) She lost her tokens.
(c) She was mugged.
(d) She almost fainted.

2. Why has Jeff been away from home?
(a) He was at college.
(b) He had a job in Asia.
(c) He was traveling through Europe.
(d) He was in the Air Force.

3. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?
(a) Good jobs.
(b) Strong single mothers.
(c) Strong male role models.
(d) Adequate housing.

4. What is the premise of the play?
(a) The women's right to vote movement in America.
(b) The struggles of black men in America.
(c) The struggles of black women in America.
(d) The gay marriage initiative in America.

5. In what month does the play open?
(a) December.
(b) August.
(c) February.
(d) April.

6. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?
(a) Grandma Wilhemina.
(b) John Pearson.
(c) James Hall.
(d) John Williams.

7. Who is Ann Vanderguild?
(a) A new neighbor.
(b) A political worker.
(c) A friend of Jeff's.
(d) A social worker.

8. What falls out of John's pocket?
(a) Matches.
(b) Piece of candy.
(c) Piece of paper.
(d) Dollar bill.

9. What does John read from the paper?
(a) A poem he is writing.
(b) A grocery list.
(c) A phone number.
(d) A to-do list.

10. How many children does Dudley have?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

11. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A football hero.
(b) A basketball star.
(c) A gang leader.
(d) A valedictorian.

12. What beverage is Grandma Wilhemina fixing?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Iced tea.
(c) Tea.
(d) Hot chocolate.

13. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Rum.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Scotch.

14. In what location does the play open?
(a) A brownstone.
(b) A church.
(c) A bar.
(d) A cafe.

15. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?
(a) Chad.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Chips.
(d) Chaz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of Chip's gang members?

2. What does John hide behind the refrigerator?

3. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?

4. What does John count?

5. From what country has Dudley just returned?

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