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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 does Delphine do with the first letter she writes to Coleman about his relationship with Faunia?

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

3. When Delphine writes the second letter to Coleman, how does she sign it?

4. When Les is at the "therapy session" trip with the other veterans, he thinks he should _____________.

5. Who does Coleman call from the pay phone that he finds in the student union building?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Faunia like to spend the night with men she is dating?

4. What was the complaint that Coleman refused to listen to from a student, which made Delphine an adversary?

5. What happens to the personal ad Delphine sends out in order to find love?

6. What does Lisa think about Coleman's obvious attraction to Faunia?

7. What does Coleman think when he sees the members of the Elderhostel classes walking to the dining hall?

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

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

10. What does Faunia end up doing with the ring Coleman gave to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When it's discovered that Faunia has a diary, it seems that her claims of illiteracy may not be true.

Part 1: Why would someone hide the fact that they could read?

Part 2: Why do you think that Faunia decided to pretend that she was illiterate?

Part 3: Why do you think Coleman never realized Faunia was indeed literate?

Essay Topic 2

Even in his darkest times, with rumors swirling about him, no one seems to stick up for Coleman.

Part 1: Why do you think none of his academic colleagues stood up for Coleman?

Part 2: Why do you think Coleman's children instantly believed the rumors instead of giving their father a chance to explain?

Part 3: Do you think anyone likes Coleman enough to help him? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Race is a large part of this story, even when it isn't directly discussed. But race becomes the motivating force behind many decisions.

Part 1: How is race defined within this story by its characters?

Part 2: Is race only a matter of the color of one's skin? Why or why not?

Part 3: If you could change the way you look to others, would you? Would you present yourself as a different race? Why or why not?

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