View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose forehead does Gabriel want to crush?

2. What did Elizabeth decide not to tell Richard?

3. How did Royal die?

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

5. What does Elizabeth say she wants to take advantage of by moving north?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the representation of white people in the book. Why does Baldwin not represent white people in his novel? What affect does this have on the readers perception of white people during this time?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the values of 1930s.

1) Why was religion so important to black people?

2) What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) Does today's society share any values with 1930s America?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 214 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample