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

Short Answer Questions

1. What percent of Americans fall below the poverty line?

2. What was depression referred to as before the term "depression" came about?

3. How far into writing this book is Solomon when he realizes the purpose for writing it?

4. What season do most suicides take place?

5. What condition does Angel develop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Maggie's role in the book? How does Solomon use her as an example? What might he admire about her? Why is her religious faith important?

Essay Topic 2

How are depressives seen throughout history? Choose three time periods that Solomon mentions and describes how depressives were treated and viewed. When did society begin to see depressives as normal?

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of the author's mother's suicide in the book? Why is it significant to the rest of the book? What is Solomon's view of her suicide and about suicide in general?

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