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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret accuse David and Luke of in Act II?

2. Who defends Margaret to the others in Act II?

3. In Act II, when does David say that he stopped believing?

4. In Act II, how much did Brother Boxer say that it cost him to go to Philadelphia?

5. Who says in Act II, "The way that box is going, you wouldn't of hear the Holy Ghost come in"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As pastor of a church, Margaret's ability to lead isn't questioned until Luke's return. In Act II, Brother Boxer even says, "She done forgot it ain't the woman supposed to lead, it's the man." What role does Margaret's marriage play in her ability to lead a church as pastor? Does her marriage make her less holy in the eyes of her congregation?

Essay Topic 2

David is presented with a choice, to be religious and work in the church like his mother, or to play music and be sinful like his father. Are these David's only choices in life? Sum up David's dilemma in your own words and explain what you think he should do.

Essay Topic 3

In Act III, Margaret mentions carrying slops and scrubbing floors in asking "is that what I been slaving for all these long, hard years." Discuss the role of poverty in "The Amen Corner."

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