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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. Which of the following was not mentioned as one of the other diseases to strike St. Aug's school?

2. Bessie jokes that not being married meant that she would not be ____ to death.

3. What caused the injury?

4. The reason for the refusal was that the members of the organization thought Sadie was ____.

5. What word did people use to describe Bessie as a child?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Name at least one thing that bothered Bessie the most about the rebbys.

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

4. Examine Henry's offer to go to college. When did it occur? What concessions would Henry have to make?

5. Discuss the age and relationship between the two sisters.

6. Discuss the wedding of Henry and Nanny Delany.

7. Where did Henry and Nanny meet? What was unusual about their wedding?

8. What type of school is St. Augustine's? When was it established? Where is it located?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Why did the sisters move to New York? What was special about Harlem at that time? What was the Harlem Renaissance? Who was at the forefront of the movement? How did Sadie and Bessie feel about Harlem and New York City in general? How many members of the Delany family lived in Harlem? Who had offices located there? What is Harlem like today?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Bessie's dental practice. Although Bessie was a strong business woman, she also paid heed to her Episcopal upbringing. Discuss how Bessie honored her parents and her religion through her work. What kinds of services did Bessie offer to the locals? What did she receive in return? Do you think Bessie made good business decisions?

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