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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considering a relationship with Delia?

2. Who is Sam Thomas?

3. Who does Guy use as a model as he works on a dress?

4. For what issue is Delia interested in gaining the support of black church deacons?

5. What does Leland promise Angel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Gus keep from Angel?

2. What does Delia do after her proposed clinic site is destroyed?

3. Who is the guest of honor at the party attended by Guy and Angel?

4. What has happened to Angel during the time after Sam's murder?

5. What do Sam and Delia tell the others about the meeting at the Abyssinian Church?

6. How does Angel try to cool Leland's ardor about marriage plans?

7. How does Leland react about Angel's decision?

8. How does Guy include Angel in his good news?

9. What is Delia doing in guy's apartment and why does she need to leave?

10. What long term advice does Delia give Angel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Cleage's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Delia. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The setting of the book is New York City in America during the height of the Great Depression. Explain how this affected people in America overall. Then drill down to explain how people in New York were affected. Why is there more opportunity for people such as Guy to live and work in Europe? Explain.

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