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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Angel respond to Leland's marriage proposal?

2. What is posted on Guy's apartment door?

3. Why does Leland prepare to leave the party?

4. What is Angel's mood regarding marriage plans this morning?

5. What piece of jewelry does Leland give Angel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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