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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. To what does the woman compare the scar?

2. Who is the narrator of this story?

3. What does Butler forbid in his barber shop?

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

5. What does Jones admit to being and also to never being?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information about Mrs. Farragot's history does Milford have?

2. As Gloria sees it what defines the people as southerners and northern?

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

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

5. What does Winfield say he was doing until he saw Mrs. Farragot run out of her house?

6. What does Milford's brief say about his client and what does this seem to contradict?

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

8. Why does the officer assume Mrs. Farragot is drunk and what happens when he tries to confirm it?

9. What do some people say about Dewey?

10. What complaint does Butler have about young blacks?

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

"Just Enough for the City" - Why do the evangelists become frustrated with the narrator? How does this story portray the black narrator? Why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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