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

Short Answer Questions

1. Angel tells Leland that Guy is her ______________.

2. How much time has passed since the last scene?

3. What does Leland offer to Angel?

4. How does Angel now view her future?

5. How does Leland kill Sam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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