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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. Leland is intent on finding a new ____________.

2. Who is the guest of honor at the party that Angel and Guy attend?

3. How does Angel feel about Leland?

4. Which of the following has Angel not lost recently?

5. What does Josephine Baker want from Guy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Guy include Angel in his good news?

2. What good news has finally come in for Guy?

3. What does the character of Leland represent in the story?

4. Explain how Angel is a woman caught between two worlds.

5. What news lifts Angel's spirits?

6. What long term advice does Delia give Angel?

7. What does Delia do after her proposed clinic site is destroyed?

8. Who are the important people in American history with whom the characters interact?

9. Why does Angel end up staying at Gus' apartment?

10. What important themes does the author reinforce during this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Guy. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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