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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam wish Angel had asked Delia about?

2. Where does Sam tell Angel to meet him tomorrow morning?

3. What news does Angel give Leland?

4. What news does Angel tell Leland?

5. What does Sam realize when he runs into Leland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting of the book is New York City in America during the height of the Great Depression. Explain how this affected people in America overall. Then drill down to explain how people in New York were affected. Why is there more opportunity for people such as Guy to live and work in Europe? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Guy. 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

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?

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