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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 sweater does Teddy give Jack?

2. Who does Jack find in his room looking at his flower?

3. When time does Della tell Jack to leave after their date?

4. Who is Samuel Hutchins?

5. What food does Della make for her date with Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack get mistaken for a beggar?

2. Who directs a sermon at Jack?

3. Who gives Jack the keys to a building?

4. What does Della give to Jack that she made herself?

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

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

7. Where do Jack and Della spend a few hours for a night?

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

9. How does Jack lose his job at the shoe shop?

10. What does Jack give Julia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Jack and Della's relationship to Della's family. Why is there so much tension among Della's family when they hear about Jack? What does Della's family think of Jack, and why? 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 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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