Go Tell It on the Mountain | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part 1: The Seventh Day

1. Summarize part 1.

2. Describe the John's upbringing.

3. What does John see as he walks to church?

4. What is John's attitude towards religion?

5. What influence does Gabriel have on John's life?

6. Why is John denied such pleasures as dancing?

7. How does Gabriel react if one of his children goes against the church's moral code?

8. What was Gabriel's life like in the south?