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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the economic status of the neighborhood where the African-American man's father tried to hurt himself?

2. Who loses his or her hair in Part 4?

3. Who did the African American-man's father say were coming for him?

4. What did Sarah find at the location she searched for her father?

5. Where did the African-American man and his family move to after their travels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Adrienne Kennedy's background influence the topic of this this play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the historical significance of Patrice Lumumba and how Adrienne Kennedy uses him in her play. How does the life of Patrice Lumumba bring forth the message that Kennedy is trying to convey?

Essay Topic 3

Adrienne Kennedy's play has many complex layers. Discuss how Kennedy uses props and lighting to deliver her message to the audience. Choose three specific props or lighting techniques and discuss why you feel they are the most effective. Include in your answer, how they are used in the play, and what the props or lighting symbolize.

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