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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 does Lina wait when Florens goes for the black smith?

2. How did Rebekka feel when she got to Virginia?

3. What does Jacob fear when he comes to his farm?

4. How is Lina different from other slaves?

5. What language is minha mae?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Florens' mother go with her to the new farm?

2. How does Florens show proof that she is not breaking any laws while she is heading to the blacksmith's house?

3. What does Lina teach Florens about men, and why?

4. How did Rebekka's father feel about her as a young woman?

5. What slightly offends Lina while Rebekka is in her fever?

6. What causes Jacob to be so confused before his death?

7. How does the Widow Ealing help Florens?

8. What is strange about Lina's closest friendship?

9. How did Florens feel about the Vaark Farm when she first arrived there?

10. How does Jacob Vaark feel about the D'Ortegas, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Toni Morrison. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Compassion and empathy is a theme present in a number of places in the plot. What are some of the best examples of this theme, and how did the presence of this theme affect the outcome of this book?

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