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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 Lorene go for the meet and greet with St. Paul's students?

2. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?

3. Who is Nana Hamilton?

4. What does Jimmy Hill mean when he says that he and Lorene will 'turn out' St. Paul's?

5. In what way is Jimmy Hill notable to Lorene?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lorene say she is writing her story?

2. Who is Mr. Evans, and what is his relationship with Lorene?

3. What is Lorene doing now?

4. Describe Lorene's experience of the Afro-Am.

5. What does Jimmy Hill mean when he says he wants to turn out St. Paul's?

6. Who are the wombats and what is their role in the novel?

7. Where is Black Ice set?

8. What has Lorene's relationship with St. Paul's been?

9. What is Lorene's objection regarding her religion exam?

10. How does Lorene say St. Paul's affected her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How realistic is this book? What parts are not believable? What leaps of faith does the author require of you as a reader?

Essay Topic 2

How is racism described in Black Ice and how is it contained? How do Lorene or other characters put racism in place among other attitudes? How do they keep racism from being destructive?

Essay Topic 3

In the end of Black Ice, Lorene is described as a trailblazer. What trail does she blaze, and what path does she leave behind her? For whom in particular does she blaze this path?

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