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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. How old was Mr. Delany when he was freed from slavery?

2. What is the word used that means those who tend to say negative things about others?

3. What is the term used when one's parent is free, albeit with black ancestry?

4. The sisters felt that going to the doctor would benefit them little and that they would most likely be treated like a _____.

5. What was Sadie's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What actions did the Mocks take that was illegal?

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

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

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

8. What two major events were the death knells of Jim Crow?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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