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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. How much money does Della owe a restuarant?

2. Who gives Jack a haircut for free?

3. Who does Jack borrow books from?

4. Why does Della get stuck in a cemetery?

5. Why is someone upset with Jack at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Della passes Jack on the street one day?

2. Why does Jack leave his date with Della?

3. Where does Jack get a job?

4. Who is Bradshaw?

5. What does Della want to be someday?

6. Why is Della concerned about her job when she meets Jack one night?

7. Why is Della upset when she sees Jack the day after Thanksgiving?

8. Who is Delia?

9. Who is Lorraine?

10. What does Jack throw in Della's bushes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the novel's exploration of religion. What part does religion play in this novel, and what is its significance regarding particular characters? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the ways in which Della changes Jack. In what ways does her presence in his life cause a shift in his thinking or behavior? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Jack and Della's marriage. What is the nature of this marriage? What, in their eyes, makes their union a legitimate marriage? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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