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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the slaves go in 'Let My People Go'?

2. What do people think about Noah's project?

3. How will the sinners be tormented, according to 'The Judgment Day' ?

4. What does Noah tell people they need to do?

5. What does Jesus ask of his companions in 'The Crucifixion'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the characters, either Death or Sister Caroline, from Johnson's poem 'Go Down Death.' Discuss how that character enhances the theme of the poem. How does the character react to or personify death? How does the character react to Jesus?

Essay Topic 2

At times Johnson uses the poem to speak directly to the congregation or reader. Describe the effectiveness of this method. Site two examples of where Johnson speaks directly to the reader or congregation. What message is he trying to deliver?

Essay Topic 3

Johnson uses repetition in several of his poems. Choose one poem where Johnson uses repetition. What purpose does repetition serve? What purpose does repetition serve in the context of the specific poem?

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