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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of baby did Lorelli take with her to New Orleans?

2. Why does Reverend Hickman tell Bliss that he should not get used to going to movies in the theater?

3. What does Sister Georgia offer Bliss to help him stop crying?

4. With whom did Lorelli stay while trying to regain her sanity?

5. Although they don't know Bliss is hiding underneath, what are the people on the porch talking about when Bliss is eavesdropping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least 2 pros and 2 cons of leaving a character motherless in a novel, using Bliss as an example for each pro and each con. Make sure to use specifics from Juneteenth to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Why is it important for a reader to know about a novel's author? Discuss at least 3 reasons why this is of particular importance for a reader of Juneteenth.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 meanings of the novel's title, using direct evidence from the text when appropriate.

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