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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 draws Yaw to Esther?

2. How much does the mine boss agree to pay the state for each month of H's work?

3. What do the Edweso people treat Akua as a result of her choice not to talk?

4. Who are Willie's parents?

5. Which of the following is a death that makes Sonny feel hopeless?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Akua give to Yaw about his anger?

2. How does H's imprisonment prove the inequalities faced by other black men during this time period?

3. Why does H move to Pratt City, rather than going on to some other town?

4. What racial inequalities do Willie and Robert face once they are in Harlem?

5. What about H puts him in danger with the police and the bosses?

6. Why is Marcus afraid of water?

7. How does Amani get her name? What does this name prove about her?

8. Why is it so hurtful to Ethe when H calls her by the wrong name?

9. To Willie and Carson, what is worse than ending up dead?

10. Why is it significant that Sonny chooses this nickname over his actual name, Carson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Homegoing explores several different husband-wife relationships between village women and British men. Select two of those relationships and discuss how those relationships can be compared and contrasted.

Essay Topic 2

The black stones are obviously key symbols within this novel. However, many other instances of rocks, stones, and coal are mentioned. Write an essay in which you detail the meaning behind one or more of these objects.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay detailing how true historical events impact the characters and action of Homegoing.

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