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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Gabriel that Royal had died?

2. What does Gabriel see John as the product of?

3. Who was the mother of Gabriel's first child?

4. Where was Richard waiting when he was arrested?

5. What had the black youth just robbed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of homosexuality. How does Baldwin express the theme homosexuality in the book? How does John's feeling towards men affect him? Does John use religion to hide behind his feeling towards men?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Gabriel and Elizabeth.

1) In what ways are their ideas different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Why do you think they cannot sort out their differences?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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