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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 Butler's wife advise him to do?

2. Who else does R.V. say supports them?

3. What was the occupation of Billy and William's namesake?

4. What does Milford dislike in Mrs. Farragot's apartment?

5. Which character is nicknamed Eldorado?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Billy tries to buy an orange soda at a general store in South Carolina?

2. What does R.V. says in the only concern for Willis and R.V.?

3. Where do people say Billy died and what is the truth?

4. How does Gloria's husband feel about square dancing and why is it surprising he feels this way?

5. What does Leon become a rival for with the author and how does he show up the author?

6. What does R.V. guarantee Willis and what does Willis plan to do with his guarantee?

7. Describe the scar on the woman that fascinates the narrator.

8. What complaint does Butler have about young blacks?

9. Describe the three pictures Milford looks at while he waits for Mrs. Farragot to arrive.

10. When does the meeting in Chicago occur in Billy's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"A Sense of Story"- Why do you think Charles confessed at the beginning of the story? Do you believe the conflict between Charles and the victim ran deeper? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

"The Story of a Scar"- What do you believe are the three major themes of this story? Do you believe this is a love story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

"Widows and Orphans"- In what ways does this story look at blacks who have escaped the rural life in a disparaging manner? Do you believe this view still exists today? Why or why not?

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