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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 Jones say that big time businessmen can do?

2. What is it rumored that Billy lost fighting a redneck near Limehouse, SC?

3. How does Butler reply when Ella says she should have married someone different?

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

5. How many years is Billy at the farm before he is paroled?

Short Essay Questions

1. What doesn't Mrs. Boswell abide and for what is she determined to prepare the boys?

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

3. Describe Gweneth Lawson as seen through the narrator's eyes.

4. What does the narrator say that the best men do and do not?

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

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

7. Describe Red Bone and what she tells the woman about Billy.

8. What is Willis confused about in regards to joining the Henry Street guys?

9. What does the woman say Billy would need to do to be able to get promoted and how does he spend his time instead?

10. What happens to Billy's parents and the relationship between Billy and William?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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?

Essay Topic 2

"The Faithful" - In this story, the main character views his community (the black community) as being divided by their family origins. Do you agree that family origins can divide a community? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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