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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. What is the name of Roy's biological father?
2. How old does Celestial describe Andre's girlfriend who wants to be a documentarian in Part One: "Bridge Music"?
3. What are the three things that Olive believes a woman needs?
4. In what year does Uncle Banks say he and Celestial's father came to Atlanta?
5. What was Myron's nickname?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Celestial's "Dear John" letter. When does she send it?
2. How does Mr. Davenport respond when Andre announces his engagement to Celestial?
3. Why does Roy write to "Mr. D" in Part One: "Bridge Music"?
4. What did Roy reveal to Celestial at the Piney Woods? How did she respond?
5. Why do you think the author gives Andre his own first-person narrative?
6. How do Andre and Celestial feel about Roy's impending release when they learn of it?
7. What does Celestial reveal about her departure from Howard University via letter in Part One: "Bridge Music"?
8. How is Olive's illness and death described?
9. How would you describe the relationship between Roy's parents and Celestial?
10. When and where did Andre introduce Roy to Celestial? What became of it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of betrayal in An American Marriage. What characters betray one another? Why? Do you think their betrayals are justified? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character or Andre in An American Marriage. For how long has Andre known Celestial and Roy? Where did Andre study and what does he do? What characteristics set Andre apart in this novel?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Celestial's "Dear John" letter to Roy. Why do you think Celestial did not tell Roy face-to-face that she wanted a divorce? Would her character be more empathetic if she had done so? Why or why not?
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