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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 is the purpose of the fog?
2. Who does the car dealer tell Tryos can drive his cars?
3. In "The Lake," what does the narrator watch for before he goes over the fence?
4. What does Carl work in in "The Distributors"?
5. What book do the Devil and God examine in "Devil Bird"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do both the devil and God want to consult repeatedly in the story "Devil Bird"?
2. In "Harlem," what does Elder Dawud say the people should do?
3. In "Harlem," what happens between the police and the crowd?
4. In "The Man Who Could See Through Fog," what is the intent of the smoker machine?
5. In "The University of Man," why does Tyros take his journey?
6. In "Rope of Wind," why do the white men kill Mr. Westland?
7. In "Harlem," what part does Harold take in the protests?
8. What does Mr. Westland ask Johnny B to tell his son?
9. In "The University of Man," what does Tyros vow to do after going to the universities?
10. Why is Carl looking for work in "The Distributors"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you think Dumas intends for the different tribes and for Sunra to represent in the story "The Metagenesis of Sunra?" Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
What relationship does Dumas draw between the topics of frustration, oppression, and racism in this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How and why does Dumas reference true and significant historical events in America's struggles with racism in the story "The Crossing"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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