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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sisters often received visitors from people that wanted to _____ to the sisters.
(a) Be argumentative.
(b) Be kind.
(c) Cowtow.
(d) Evangelize.

2. Bessie says she would treat her pet ____ better than she was treated by many white people.
(a) Rat.
(b) Buzzard.
(c) Snake.
(d) Pirahna.

3. How old was Mr. Delany when he was freed from slavery?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

4. What was the name of Sadie's first serious boyfriend?
(a) Frank.
(b) Jim.
(c) Jack.
(d) Sam.

5. Bessie says she intends to live to be how old?
(a) 110.
(b) 115.
(c) 125.
(d) 120.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surname of the author that wrote about the Delanys?

2. Bessie jokes about arriving at which place?

3. In what month was Sadie born?

4. In what year did Henry become a bishop?

5. Neither sister had ever _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Henry Delany presented with the opportunity to go to college? What major life change was Henry asked to make?

2. The living arrangements for the sisters were somewhat unusual considering their respective ages. What was the arrangement?

3. How old was Henry Delany when he was freed? How was Henry affected?

4. Henry Beard Delany was born a slave on a Georgia plantation. Examine the Delanys' role in the household. When was Henry freed?

5. What does the author say about Sadie and Bessie in regards to their age and view of history?

6. What was the marital status of the sisters? What was their explanation?

7. What gift of Bessie's was not readily acknowledged? Why was it kept under wraps?

8. Sadie talks about the drawbacks of being old. Discuss at least two references Sadie makes to her advanced age.

9. What is an issue-free Negro? What is the difference between an issue-free slave and a freed slave?

10. Discuss the ages and situation between Sadie and Bessie.

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