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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. What neighborhood in Philadelphia does Sarah return to after the death of her father in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

2. What is the name of Denmark's wife that helped Charlotte escape?

3. Who among Sarah's siblings are now left at home that are unmarried or not in school in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. How has Handful been injured during her incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

5. How long is it after Denmark Vesey leaves town that he is captured and arrested in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

2. What has Nina publicly refused to do in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. How does Catherine Morris feel about Sarah and her relationship with Catherine's brother in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

4. What does Nina tell Sarah about the slave rebellion when Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

5. What news does Nina write in her letter to Sarah while Sarah is staying at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

6. What information does Handful learn about Mauma from Denmark Vesey in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

7. How are Handful's first experiences at the black church described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

8. Who does Handful see before her mission for the revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Is Handful successful in the mission?

9. How is the situation at the Grimke estate described while Sarah is staying at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

10. What leads to Nina and Sarah's confrontation with the police in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Burke Williams in the narrative. How long does it take Burke to finally come call on Sarah? How would you describe his visit? What about Burke attracts Sarah? What is later revealed about Burke’s character? How does Sarah respond when the truth about Burke is discovered?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss Charlotte’s actions, objectives, and obstacles when she is arrested in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812. Why does Charlotte refuse to move aside for the white woman? Who has encouraged this behavior? What obstacles does Charlotte face from her actions?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of slavery and abuse in The Invention of Wings. How is this theme reflected through the punishments, limitations, and desires of Handful and Mauma? How has the presence of slavery influenced Sarah as a character? How has it influenced Nina Grimke?

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