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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elizabeth say she started sleeping with Richard in New York?

2. Where did Gabriel first become a well known preacher?

3. How does Elizabeth describe Richard?

4. Who does Gabriel think sent Esther to him?

5. Why could Elizabeth not leave Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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