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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. Lisa heard that Coleman forced Faunia to _____________, though the rumor was untrue.

2. What happened when Coleman went to the establishment in #93 and was recognized?

3. Who does Coleman blame for throwing out all his parent's belongings when he was overseas (at least in the story he tells his children)?

4. What did Coleman visit in Norfolk while he was in the military, causing him to be recognized for his heritage?

5. Coleman watches a group of people who are likely members of the _________ classes and he thinks he should be one of them.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nathan think about Coleman's absence at first when Coleman stops spending time with him?

2. What does Coleman encourage Faunia to do that Steena once did with him in the past?

3. How does Les feel when he goes up to the Moving Wall memorial?

4. What is one of the lessons that Les has to endure as a part of his new therapy with a fellow Vietnam vet?

5. What does Nathan come to realize is the reason why Coleman stayed away from him?

6. What are Delphine's ideas about women and about their sexuality?

7. What is the rumor that Jeff tells Coleman Lisa has heard, causing the rift in their relationship?

8. What does Faunia try to give the crow when she is at the Audubon Society?

9. What does Les think he has to do in order to be able to feel things again?

10. How does Nathan encounter Coleman and Faunia at the open rehearsal of the Boston Symphony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coleman passes most of his life as a white man, obtaining many of the privileges and power that come along with this race.

Part 1: Do you think that Coleman made the right decision in portraying himself as white? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think that Coleman had the intelligence to be in the positions he was in regardless of his race? Why or why not?

Part 3: In the time frame of the story, do you think Coleman needed to hide his race from others anymore? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Les is an interesting character as he almost seems too "bad" to be believable. His actions are almost predictable - too predictable.

Part 1: Why do you think Lester would have been with a woman like Faunia?

Part 2: Why do you think that Lester couldn't come back and heal himself after Vietnam?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic that Les murdered Coleman and Faunia? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The choice Coleman makes to not talk about his racial background causes grief for many people in his life - even if they don't realize it.

Part 1: How might Coleman's life have been different had he been upfront about his race?

Part 2: What might have happened with the "spoof" incident had Coleman confessed his background?

Part 3: How might Coleman's family life have been different had he been honest about his heritage?

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