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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 whom is Chelseia engaged?

2. What two things does Curtis suggest Willis do when he is worried about the Henry Street Guys?

3. Which of the following two professions does John Butler practice?

4. For what was Mrs. Farragot arrested?

5. How do Billy's enemies feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of person is Billy?

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

3. What do some people say about Dewey?

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

5. What complaint does Butler have about young blacks?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

"Elbow Room"-In what ways is race discussed in this story? Why do you think this story was placed last in the novel?

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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