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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. Why does Della get stuck in a cemetery?

2. Who does Della say Jack is like?

3. Why does Della think she will lose her job?

4. What does Beverly say to Jack when he walks in every morning?

5. Who does Jack borrow books from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Jack?

3. Why does Jack leave his date with Della?

4. Where does Jack meet Della in the middle of the night?

5. Who is Delia?

6. Who is Bradshaw?

7. What does Jack see in Della's window one day when he passes her house?

8. Who is Lorraine?

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

10. What does Delia tell Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Jack's understanding of himself and his self-worth. What does Jack make of himself? Why? What kind of life does he aspire to? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the concept of darkness as it is presented in the novel. What does the symbol of darkness represent in regard to the novel's characters and their predicaments? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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