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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. Approximately how many winter coats did Magnolia buy for her children and grandchildren?

2. How did Lottie's mother feel when she found out her daughter was pregnant?

3. What was the name of the man who Billy considered to be her father?

4. How long had Georgia lived with her female family member?

5. How much money did Magnolia inherit from her uncle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when the AFDC learned of Magnolia's inheritance from her uncle?

2. What occurrences in the Flats force people to move almost constantly?

3. According to Stack, what circumstances would cause a family to split up?

4. What is the response in the black community to the difficulties that mothers in poverty have?

5. What happened in Julia and Elliot's life when Elliot lost his job?

6. How is motherhood viewed in the Flats?

7. What is the difference between essential kin and relatives?

8. According to Stack, what role does respect play in a person having rights to another person's child?

9. What is Otis's relationship with his children like?

10. According to Chapter 6, what determines which household a person is a part of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book discuss whether or not Stack was able to be accepted within the community.

Essay Topic 2

What does Stack say is the conflict between having a black identity and trying to live the American dream?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Stack feel that it was important to develop contacts in the community on her own and not go through middlemen?

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