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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has arrived at John's house?
(a) Ann Vanderbilt.
(b) Anita Vanderguild.
(c) Ann Vanderguild.
(d) Ann van der Hoevel.

2. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) A car backfiring.
(c) Someone coming into the house.
(d) A scream.

3. What does Dudley tell John to do for Ann?
(a) Take her to dinner.
(b) Fix her a drink.
(c) Read her a poem.
(d) Make up a bed.

4. What does John hide behind the refrigerator?
(a) Broom.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Bottle of whisky.
(d) Christmas present.

5. What is on the paper from which John reads to Ann?
(a) A phone number.
(b) A few notes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) John's latest poem.

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

7. What does John place on the kitchen counter?
(a) Carton of cigarettes.
(b) The change from his pocket.
(c) A bag of groceries.
(d) Cedar jewelry box.

8. Where does Ann end up spending the night?
(a) At the bus station.
(b) At a Holiday Inn.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) On the living room couch.

9. What does Dudley remind John that is Jeff's true achievement?
(a) Getting his Master's Degree.
(b) Getting out of Harlem.
(c) Overcoming a drug addiction.
(d) Marrying such a fine woman.

10. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Rum.
(c) Hazelnut syrup.
(d) Irish cream liqueur.

11. How can John's demeanor be described as he comes into the house?
(a) Agitated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sleepy.
(d) Intoxicated.

12. What does Dudley offer to give Mattie?
(a) Some vitamins.
(b) A check-up.
(c) A loan.
(d) A reference.

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

14. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Mattie.
(b) Marie.
(c) Maryann.
(d) Marilou.

15. What does Grandma comment on regarding Mattie?
(a) Her fatigue.
(b) Her dirty coat.
(c) Her late arrival.
(d) Her new hair style.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Dudley?

2. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?

3. What is John's liquor of choice?

4. Where do the events of the story take place?

5. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?

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