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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is sitting on the table awaiting some guests?

3. Where is Sam waiting as Act 2, Scene 2 opens?

4. What does Leland bring with him when he arrives this morning?

5. The jewelry Leland gives Angel was also worn by ______________ and his wife.

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

What is the state of the finances of the people of Harlem in 1930? How do most of the people fare during the Great Depression? How do people in regular jobs like Sam and Delia fare as opposed to those in the entertainment industry such as Guy and Angel? Explain.

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