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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of New York does Elizabeth stay in?

2. What does Elizabeth call her innocence?

3. What does Richard do after his trial?

4. Who does Gabriel think sent Esther to him?

5. What does Gabriel command John to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Baldwin's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?In what ways is he like or unlike the main character John?

Essay Topic 2

How did the American public and critics react to the Go Tell It on the Mountain when it was first released? How would people react to the novel if it was released today?

Essay Topic 3

How was thirties Harlem different to the Harlem today? Why did Harlem become such a hotbed for political activism and musicians? Was it the same in any other black ghetto areas in the states or is Harlem unique?

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