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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did black WWI veterans receive discrimination?

2. Who dedicated the George Washington Carver Museum?

3. In "Letter to Mrs. Hardwick," what relation did Carver say he would never have?

4. What was Curtis's first name?

5. What kind of climate does the "Arachis Hypogaea" like?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Lovingly Sons," what did Carver's boys say he did for them?

2. How did Carver respond to the death of Booker T. Washington?

3. What is "The Lace-Maker" about?

4. What were some of the things Carver did while in the car in "Driving Mr. Carver"?

5. In "Veil-Raisers," how did Carver see the continuation of his race?

6. How did someone try to offend Carver in "House of Ways and Means"?

7. What is the "Arachis Hypogaea"?

8. In "My Beloved Friend," what did Carver praise Hardwick for?

9. What did Moses say to Carver in "A Patriarch's Blessing"?

10. In "God's Little Workshop," what was Carver busy doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the author use poems to present this life story, and what are some of the good and bad sides to this unique form of narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Marilyn Nelson. What were some of these symbols, and how did their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

How did Carver respond to the death of Booker T. Washington?

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