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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What element becomes almost human as it appears in the play?
2. What time of day is it when Act 2 begins?
3. What does Mattie ask Jeff to do before he marries Ann?
4. Who is Mo's girlfriend?
5. What happens after a violent confrontation between Jeff and Mo?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Walker use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?
Essay Topic 3
The role of black men is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the male characters. What is the presumed role of black men in America during the 1970s? Explain by giving examples.
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