The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. When did the Pullman Strike take place?

2. What does the slave owner begin to hear in his head after the "spell" by the slaves in "We Organized"?

3. In what Classical work is the mythological Ajax notable for his abundant strength and courage, seen particularly in two fights with Hector?

4. Where does a fire take place in "The Sight"?

5. Where does Esau announce that he could not be happier in his life in "The Sight"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Harper decide to sell instead of Henri in "The Legend of Pin Oak"? What happens?

2. What ritual do the slaves perform in "We Organized"?

3. Upon what stories is "We Organized" derived?

4. What does the slave master do in the ending of "We Organized"? Why?

5. What is the "veil" in reference to in the story "The Sight"?

6. How does Lester know he's heard the 11:59? What does this train whistle mean?

7. How does Harper die in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

8. How do Esau's parents each react to their son's gift in "The Sight"?

9. Where did the etchings in the window come from in "Justice"?

10. What is the thematic point of "We Organized"? Is the story based on fact?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of "We Organized." What year is it in the story? Where does the action take place? How does the setting support the themes of the collection?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and analyze the symbolism and themes in "The 11:59." What is the significance of Lester's watch in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the setting of "The Legend of Pin Oak." When does the story take place in history? What role does the setting play in the actions and events of the narrative?

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