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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. Who does Della try to introduce Jack to?

2. What does Jack give Julia?

3. What does Jack tell Della he plans to do?

4. What does Jack think an honorable man would do in his situation?

5. Who says they want children?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jack wind up in prison?

2. Who does Jack give his pet to?

3. Who does Della want to have children with?

4. What does Julia tell Della about her relationship with Jack?

5. Who directs a sermon at Jack?

6. What does Jack give Julia?

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

8. Who gives Jack a pet?

9. What might happen to Della's job if people find out she is witih Jack?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 in which you describe the various settings of the novel. Where does the novel take place, and what about these places are significant to the themes and characters of the novel? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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