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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 does Della say about disappointing people?

2. Who says they are not ashamed of who they love?

3. Where would Lorraine be on the night of Jack and Della's date?

4. What kind of sweater does Teddy give Jack?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who gives Jack a pet?

4. What does Jack buy in preparation for his second visit to Mount Zion?

5. Who is Samuel Hutchins?

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

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

8. Who directs a sermon at Jack?

9. Why does Jack isolate himself from his loved ones?

10. Who is Julia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Jack's view of his own mortality. What does Jack think about his own life? Does he see his life as one of meaning and value? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the novel's exploration of religion. What part does religion play in this novel, and what is its significance regarding particular characters? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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