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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. Do Jackie's mama and her Aunt Sybil get along?

2. Who do people tell Jackie she looks like a light-skinned version of?

3. Which festival do Evelyn and Renard attend?

4. What did Terry do in high school?

5. What is wrong with Renard's pants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can the reader infer from the statement that Evelyn has tried to muffle herself her whole life?

2. Why does Renard believe he would not qualify for a good job if he enlisted in the war efforts?

3. How did Jackie's mama and Aunt Ruby differ in their parenting styles?

4. What has Jackie thought of throughout her life when she has a tough decision to make?

5. Describe Sybil's appearance. Why does it bother Jackie?

6. What does Renard mean when he says there are different ways to leave a person?

7. Why does Sybil want to quit criminal law?

8. What does it mean when Sybil states that crack is not complicated?

9. What is Ruby's opinion of Andrew after their first date and why does her opinion change?

10. Why does Jackie feel Sybil is being condescending when Sybil kisses her cheek?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

T.C. and Tiger use intense, vulgar language when speaking to each other. Write an essay detailing how their dialogue is authentic and why that authenticity is important to the development of their characters.

Essay Topic 2

Nelson seems to enjoy Renard's company when he visits, even complimenting him on his articulate opinions. Write an essay showing the immediate change in Nelson when Renard leaves. Explain why Nelson does not want Evelyn dating Renard.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the significance of Nancy Reagan, an affluent white woman, posing with a young black child on a Just Say No billboard in the housing projects.

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