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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. Why did Marie Gilmore attend Butler's church?

2. Why does Willis have to avoid Bertha, the cook?

3. How many doctors has the woman seen?

4. Which character is nicknamed Eldorado?

5. Why does R.V. say they should join forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gloria in regards to her views on country music and the south. Be sure to include where she is from.

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

3. What happens when Willis Davis tries to join the Henry Street guys?

4. What does the woman say about men?

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

6. What does Mrs. Farragot do that causes someone to call the police?

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

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

9. What kind of person is Billy?

10. What is Butler's obsession that becomes his theme as he delivers his sermons?

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

"A Sense of Story" - In this story the judge demands that the rules of society apply to people of all races equally. Why was this a new concept? Do you think a judge would need to demand this today? Do you believe there is still racial inequality in the judicial system? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

"A Loaf of Bread" - Of what are Brown and the white bread symbolic? Who do you think was right, Nelson, Harold, or neither? Why do you think this way?

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