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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 shows up at Guy's apartment unexpectedly?

2. Who is Angel's boss and boyfriend?

3. Who is considering a relationship with Delia?

4. Why is Angel upset when she returns home?

5. What is in the box that Leland leaves for Angel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Delia's clinic plans as Act 2, Scene 3 opens?

2. What is Leland's reaction to Guy's homosexuality?

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

4. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 5 and which characters open the scene?

5. What are Leland's religious plans?

6. What is Angel's mood as Act 1, Scene 3 begins?

7. What gift has Leland brought for Angel?

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

9. How does Leland react about Angel's decision?

10. Who is Delia and how is she introduced?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though they are both single, black women, Angel and Delia seem very different. Compare and contrast Angel and Delia. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY is set in the 1930s during the time of the Great Depression in America. What impact did this factor have on the author? What impact did this factor have on the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Cleage's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

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