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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 month was Sadie born?

2. Approximately how old was Mr. Delany when he was offered the chance to go to college?

3. In which state was this town located?

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

5. Henry believed that the epidemic was caused by which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The book details the history of Nanny Logan Delany's family. What was unusual about the family dynamic?

6. Discuss Jim Crow Days. When did they occur? What was changed by the laws?

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

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

9. Discuss the wedding of Henry and Nanny Delany.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Hubert Delany. What was unusual about Hubert's professional career? How did he make a difference as an activist? How did the sisters feel when Hubert became a celebrated government official? What was Hubert's job? What was his role in law making and policy? Where did Hubert serve? What was the relationship between Hubert and his sisters? Which organizations did Hubert support?

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