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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters go out to dinner to celebrate?

2. Angel tells Leland that Guy is her ______________.

3. Leland can be described as __________________.

4. What piece of jewelry does Leland give Angel?

5. Who does Delia say spoke today at the Abyssinian Church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Sam. 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?

Essay Topic 3

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1930s? Explain by giving examples.

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