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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. Out of those cases, how many did Hubert lose?

2. The sisters believed that _____ was the closest they would ever get to heaven on earth.

3. What was the cause of Manross' death?

4. Which of the following groups was not represented in the projects?

5. Part five talks about the revitalization of which New York neighborhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. As one might expect, Bessie got the last word in the book. What was Bessie's final insight?

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

3. Discuss the main issue in "Outliving the Rebby Boys."

4. Sadie relays the story of one of her first experiences in New York regarding strangers. What was the experience? What did Sadie learn?

5. Examine the incident with the cottage, Bessie, and the judge.

6. Who convinced the sisters to move to Westchester? What kind of reception did the sisters receive?

7. What prompted the family to move to New York? Who moved to the city first? Why?

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

9. What was the general impression of Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s? What was the other side of the situation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sadie talks about racism in the black community. Even though the sisters are from the same family, there was a difference in the way they were treated due to the shade of their skin tone. Do you think that the shade of one's skin matters as much today, or are all blacks treated equally? Do you think other races have the same opinions and/or experiences? How did the sisters handle the difference in treatment? How were the other children treated? Why do you think some were lighter than others?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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