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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 had provided Angel's apartment for her?

2. Where does Guy want to go to design costumes?

3. What is the setting for BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY?

4. What is Guy's job at the club?

5. Who sent the cable to Guy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had happened to Guy before he returns home?

2. Who is Sam and how is he introduced into the story?

3. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Who will be going to France with Guy?

5. What news does Sam deliver to Angel and how does she respond?

6. What is Guy's response to the eviction notice?

7. What is Angel doing as Act 1, Scene 4 begins?

8. What information does Leland share with Angel?

9. What is Guy's dream?

10. Who are the first characters introduced in Act 1, Scene 1 and what are they doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Cleage use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of black women in the 1930s. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they have any freedoms that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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