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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Gabriel back to the present?

2. Who was Elizabeth upset about having to leave behind?

3. Where did Richard ask Elizabeth to move with him to?

4. What did Gabriel do when he heard the news Royal had died?

5. What does Deborah say Gabriel has to do to find forgiveness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Baldwin use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the Baptist Church.

1) How does the Baptist Church version of Christianity differ form other denominations versions of Christianity.

2) Why is baptism so closely linked to African Americans.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. Identify how does Baldwin's dialogue contributes to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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