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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. Where was T.C. going when he got pulled over?

2. What does Evelyn believe her daddy feels toward her?

3. Who does T.C. visit first when he gets out of prison?

4. What is Renard's reaction to Nelson's real opinion of him?

5. How did T.C. meet Tiger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two women does T.C. compare to each other and why?

2. What happened to T.C.'s uncle who went by the name Brother?

3. What happened to T.C.'s mama's job?

4. What is the scene when Alicia is giving birth?

5. What does T.C. hope to do with his life?

6. Why is there so much turmoil in Evelyn's home?

7. Evelyn's daddy says she has a "low imagination" because she is settling. Why does this upset her?

8. What state is T.C.'s mama in when he shows up after he is released from prison?

9. Who helped raise T.C. and how did it affect him?

10. Why could T.C.'s mama not move out of her trailer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Sybil oozes wealth. Write an essay detailing why Jackie and her mother no longer feel close to Sybil once she is a successful lawyer.

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