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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state were the Delanys raised?

2. What was Sadie's profession?

3. Grandpa Miliam once told Nanny that every one of her children could have been a:

4. Bessie threw a fit when she realized that one of Sadie's other rooms was infested with which of the following?

5. What was the profession for Mr. Delany?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about the Delany sisters surprises most people? What is the general opinion of the Delany sisters' neighbors?

2. What was so important about Henry Delany's foray into the church?

3. Who helped to take care of the sisters?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss the wedding of Henry and Nanny Delany.

10. What is Bessie's opinion of whites? Who was responsible for giving whites a bad name in the eyes of the Negro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bessie jokes that the reason she and Sadie have lived so long was due to the fact that neither ever got married. Do you think there is any truth to that statement? Did Bessie mean what she said or was she joking? Why do you think neither sister ever married? How was that choice viewed by the rest of the family? Did either have a boyfriend? How might things have changed if one or both of the sisters had married? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write a complete character description of Sadie. What were Sadie's most significant traits? How was Sadie different than her siblings? How did Sadie fight against racism and gender bias? What was Sadie's profession? Was Sadie successful in her career? What is the most memorable thing about Sadie in your eyes?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the professional careers of all ten children. Begin with the oldest and end with the youngest. How many were involved in the same or similar professions? Did any take after Henry or Nanny in their career choices? Explain.

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