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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. What was the name of Hap's wife?

2. Despite the little boy's physical problems it was obvious that he possessed ______.

3. In what month did the event occur?

4. What was the name of the woman's young daughter?

5. What word is used that means the same as angry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bessie say about the extra effort that must be put forth by Negroes?

2. Discuss Hubie's role in the political arena in New York.

3. The sisters talk about the deaths in the family. Who died first? Could any of the deaths have been prevented? Explain.

4. How did Sadie make extra money in the early years? What dampened the success of the business?

5. Sadie was tricky when it came to getting a job at a high school. What was Sadie's trick? Why was it necessary?

6. Discuss Bessie's early days at Columbia. Which family member was most helpful to Bessie during that time?

7. Discuss the effect of the Depression on Harlem. Also discuss the end of the Harlem Renaissance.

8. What is written about the assassinations of the famous leaders of the time, particularly those involved in the Civil Rights Movement?

9. Discuss how Sadie's knowledge of vitamins and minerals benefited the family over the years.

10. Discuss Julia's move to New York. How did Julia's presence affect Bessie's attempt to get work?

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

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

Even at their advanced ages Bessie and Sadie are completely independent. The sisters say that many people do not believe that they do not have a maid or helpers of any kind. Explain why people are so surprised at the sisters' level of independence. Do you think they could handle any situation that would arise at their home? Who helped with outside chores such as banking and grocery shopping? How were the neighbors involved in the sisters' lives?

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