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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. In Chapter 4, what country does Castle say is needed to help Ethiopia?

2. How many people can be accommodated at Buster Quincy's bar in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 3, what type of business does Peixota own?

4. In Chapter 1, how much money does Chairman Peixota donate?

5. What is Duster Boley's father's occupation in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Newton Castle?

2. How was Seraphine raised by her mother?

3. What campaign is Bishop launching in Chapter 6, and what does Peixota think he should do instead?

4. In Chapter 1, how is the parade described?

5. Who is in the open car that comes down the street after the parade, and how is he dressed?

6. How is Prudhomme Bishop described in Chapter 6?

7. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Castle not want Professor Koazhy to join the Hands to Ethiopia committee?

8. Who is Peixota?

9. How is Kezia Peixota described as the author writes about the dinner held in Alamaya's honor at the beginning of Chapter 2?

10. What is The Airplane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Castle believes that the Soviets will help artists and writers. Why does Castle believe that the Soviets will help artists and writers? How does Flagg rebut Castle’s idea that artists and writers will thrive under the Soviets? What proof is there that the Soviets will or will not benefit artists and writers?

Essay Topic 2

Alamaya is a black man from Ethiopia who is caught up in the sociopolitical maneuvering in Harlem. How is Alamay caught in the sociopolitical maneuvering in Harlem? What is revealed about his character through these manipulations?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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