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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. Who does the pastor plan on seeing in Philadelphia?

2. In the play, who claims to have left to get away from the stink of whiskey?

3. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?

4. Who is in his grave, according to Sister Boxer in the first act?

5. When the congregation sings loudly and claps hands and shakes tambourines, this is called what kind of song?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Sister Moore asks if anyone needs special attention in the first scene, a young woman named Ida Jackson comes up. What does Ida Jackson want?

2. Describe David as he enters the apartment in Act III.

3. Describe Sister Douglass from Act II.

4. What unholy things does Margaret preach against in Act I, and why are they unholy?

5. What is Odessa referring to when she tells Margaret that everything will be like a bad dream. What else might she be referring to?

6. In Act III, why is Brother Boxer disgusted with Margaret?

7. David explains why he started playing piano in Act II. What was his explanation?

8. Margaret speaks of an old blind woman from her childhood in Act III. The woman used to greet everyone with "How you this Lord's-day morning" no matter what the day. Who is Margaret comparing the old blind woman to and why?

9. How does David look when he first appears in Act II?

10. How does Margaret respond after Luke dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The church elders believe that Margaret is being hypocritical because she's not as holy and pure as she pretends to be. Discuss how the church elders are also being hypocritical.

Essay Topic 2

In speaking to Ida Jackson in the first act, Margaret says, "Maybe the Lord wants you to leave that man." Why do you think Margaret says this? Is she comparing Ida Jackson's situation to her own? Do you think Margaret is suggesting that God is making the baby sick to send a message? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Hymns are used throughout "The Amen Corner." When the church elders begin plans to remove Margaret from the pulpit, Sister Moore sings "You can run on for a long time, I tell you the great God Almighty gonna cut you down." Discuss the role of music in "The Amen Corner."

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