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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 religion does Della's family subscribe to?

2. Who comes home when Delia is talking to Jack?

3. Who does Della say Jack is like?

4. What does Della believe everyone has?

5. What does Beverly call Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Della try to give Jack when she meets him on a bench?

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

3. Who is Jack in love with?

4. Who does Della run into on her way out of the cemetery?

5. Who is Jack?

6. How does Della think Jack is living his life?

7. What had Della mistook Jack for when they first met?

8. Who is Delia?

9. What does Della's father do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loneliness. Who feels lonely in the novel, and in what ways do we see that loneliness portrayed (through language, behavior, etc.). Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Jack and Reverend Hutchins. What is the nature of this relationship, and in what ways does it impact Jack? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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