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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 kind of establishment is Mount Zion?

2. Who tells Della he does not believe the rumors about her?

3. Who does Hutchins direct a sermon at?

4. How long is Jack's prison sentence?

5. What animal does the clerk give to Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hutchins think of Jack?

2. Who does Della give Jack's pet to?

3. How does Jack wind up going to Mount Zion Church?

4. Who does Della want to have children with?

5. Why does Della's principal come to her house?

6. Who is Samuel Hutchins?

7. Who gives Jack a pet?

8. Who gives Jack the keys to a building?

9. How did Jack wind up in prison?

10. What does Hutchins say about Jack that takes him aback?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Jack and Teddy. 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 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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