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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?

2. When does the first scene of the second act begin?

3. What is the Colonel holding?

4. What do these two men begin to form?

5. What connection do they make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This play is more than just a study of the racial tensions facing the south after the end of slavery.

Part 1) How is it more than this? Why is it more than this?

Part 2) How can others relate to this story? What is the author's purpose in writing this play?

Part 3) How is the south in the 1930s used as a backdrop for a deeper purpose? How is this play timeless?

Essay Topic 2

The characters walk a fine line regarding the parentage of Cora's children.

Part 1) How do they each walk a fine line? Why do they walk a fine line?

Part 2) Do others in the community do the same as well? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is the purpose for this denial? How does this denial affect the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Bert is filled with hatred.

Part 1) Who does he hate? Why?

Part 2) What has caused this hatred? Is he able to rid himself of this hatred? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does Bert's hatred reflect that of many African Americans at this time in American history?

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