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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Play Eight, what does James Talbert want to tell the press about the explosion?

2. Who arrives drunk at the Union Hall at the end of Play Eight?

3. Who responds when Cassius whistles at the Treaty Oak at the end of Play Seven?

4. During dinner in Play Six, what does Sallie make Jed add to his whiskey?

5. Who beats another miner in an informal boxing match in Play Seven, Fire in the Hole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace Mary Anne Rowen's journey of transformation from downtrodden miner's wife to union activist and mythic figure. Is her role typical or atypical for women of her rural background in her era? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Revenge is one of the themes in The Kentucky Cycle. Pick any three of the plays in the book and discuss what you think the author is trying to say about revenge in each one. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast three of the following African American characters from The Kentucky Cycle: Sallie Biggs, Jessie Biggs, Cassius Biggs, Sureta Biggs, and Franklin Biggs. Do the African American characters face different challenges than the Caucasian characters do throughout the cycle? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

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