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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 offers Angel a place to stay?

2. What does Delia want to establish in Harlem?

3. How did Leland's wife die?

4. From what state has Leland come to New York?

5. What does Angel tell Leland about her religious beliefs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Angel give Guy this morning?

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

3. What do Sam and Delia tell the others about the meeting at the Abyssinian Church?

4. What information does Leland share with Angel?

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

6. What has happened to Angel during the time after Sam's murder?

7. When does Angel finally tell Leland the truth about the abortion?

8. Who is Delia and how is she introduced?

9. Why does Leland end up coming back to Guy's apartment?

10. How does Angel feel about having Leland in her life?

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

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

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?

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