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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gabriel see in John's eyes?

2. What did Elizabeth's aunt say God would do to her soon enough?

3. Who brings Gabriel back to the present?

4. What does Elizabeth say was her defense?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1950s. How does Baldwin express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novels meaning would change if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the affects of slavery. How did slavery affect the characters in the book? In what way was someone like John affected differently by slavery than someone like Gabriel? How does the memory of slavery affect African Americans 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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