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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. Sadie says that Bessie has great _____ but does not use it.

2. Which famous activist often visited Raleigh?

3. Which of the professions is not mentioned by Bessie when she talks about blacks being the backbone of the country?

4. What was the name of Nanny's midwife?

5. How many Delany children were there in total?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the reaction of many slaves when slavery ended? What did the slaves do upon being freed?

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

3. What is the reputation Bessie created for herself? What does Bessie think will happen to her when she dies?

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

5. Discuss the wedding of Henry and Nanny Delany.

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

7. What was different about the Delany family compared to other black families in the South?

8. Discuss the births of the ten children, including their full names and birth years.

9. Who was the Mock family? How were they important to the Delanys?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Sadie and Bessie wanted to prove that despite their age, they are still competent women with sharp minds. Many people believe that the elderly have outlived their usefulness. Do you share the opinion that the elderly are "used up?" Do you think that the Delanys still had something to offer either professionally or personally? Explain. Also compare the elderly people you know to the Delany sisters. How are they similar?

Essay Topic 3

The Delany family attended school at St. Augustine's, as did their parents. Discuss in detail St. Augustine's school. Why did Henry and Nanny attend St. Augustine's? What were their majors? What made the Delanys decide to stay there? What kind of education did the children receive at the school? What jobs did Henry and Nanny have? Was St. Augustine's school a religious, private or public school? Where did the children go after leaving St. Augustine's school?

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