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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. What does Ernestine bring Lily to eat upon Lily's arrival in Act One?
2. Why does Ernestine say everything is perfect in the movies?
3. What does Ernestine say made her father wail?
4. Where does Lily invite Godfrey in Act One, Scene 3?
5. Why does Godfrey exit in Act One, Scene 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Lily “Sister” Ann Green’s appearance like?
2. Why does Lily suggest she belongs to the Communist Party?
3. Why does Lily say she is unemployed?
4. Why does Father Divine give the Crump family nicknames?
5. How does Ernestine imagine her apology to the school?
6. What is Godfrey and Lily’s conflict about drinking?
7. Why does Lily accuse Godfrey of jealousy?
8. Why does Lily say she likes to dress well?
9. What are Sundays like in the Crump household?
10. Why is Godfrey horrified by Lily in Act one, Scene 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the central characters, Lily, overtly expresses a political affiliation with the Communist Party, influencing at least one of her nieces, much to her father’s chagrin. Write an essay examining the role that politics plays in the play.
Essay Topic 2
“Crumbs From the Table of Joy” is an interesting title that is never mentioned or explained in the play. Though the play features a feast, the title leads the audience to believe that the characters, many of whom have the last name “Crump,” are left scrambling for “crumbs” of “joy.” Write an essay examining the meaning of the title of the play.
Essay Topic 3
When their mother dies, sisters Ernestine and Ermina are left without a primary role model at a critical stage in their development. In part, their aunt Lily justifies her presence in their household as her responsibility to fill the void left by Sandra. Write an essay examining the influence Lily has on her nieces.
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