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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. For what does Mr. Dick say Lorene should be prepared at St. Paul's?

2. How does Lorene describe her parents?

3. What position has Lorene occupied at St. Paul's?

4. Into what class is Lorene admitted?

5. What does Lorene's mother tacitly offer to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lorene and her parents' arrival at St. Paul's.

2. Describe the meet and greet Lorene and her parents attend.

3. What does Lorene feel about her first religion class?

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

5. What does Lorene's mother tell her before she goes off to St. Paul's?

6. What are Lorene's feelings about leaving her friends for St. Paul's?

7. What does Lorene's mother ask at the meet and greet?

8. Describe Lorene's parents' departure.

9. What are Lorene's thoughts about St. Paul's after she has the visit?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the only times we see Lorene afraid is when she fears she is pregnant. What would being pregnant mean for her, or for her mother?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

W. E. B. Dubios describes the kingdom of culture as the place where people meet as souls and intellects, and he describes this place as free from race. Does Lorene develop a relationship with the kingdom of culture, and does she ever rise above race? If so, how? If not, why not?

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