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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. Why does Nelson want Evelyn to be wealthy?
2. What is wrong with Renard's pants?
3. Why does Jackie move her bed into the living room?
4. Which of these is a sign that Terry is healthier?
5. How long has Terry been clean when he goes to visit Jackie?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Ruby's opinion of Andrew after their first date and why does her opinion change?
2. How did Jackie's mama and Aunt Ruby differ in their parenting styles?
3. How does Terry's addiction affect Jackie?
4. Why does Jackie make fun of her parents?
5. What does the quotes, "The baby seemed to soften Sybil" (51). mean?
6. Nelson Junior is said to read backwards. What do you think that means?
7. What does it mean when Sybil states that crack is not complicated?
8. How is Renard's physical appearance described, and why is this important to the story?
9. How is Evelyn's physical appearance described, and why is this important to the story?
10. What has Jackie thought of throughout her life when she has a tough decision to make?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
World War II is going on during the first section of this novel. Write an essay citing examples from the text regarding different characters' opinions of Black Americans in the war efforts. Provide a quote from at least one character.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay highlighting the different eras shown through the novel's three timelines. Include how the political movements and social issues affect each of the protagonists and their families.
Essay Topic 3
T.C. feels a sense of "not-quiteness" (64). and believes that not having been a real Junior has affected him. Write an essay, citing examples from the text, on what that means and why T.C. feels different from other people.
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