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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. When he reached school, the teacher did what?

2. Aunt Hager argued that they shouldn't hate white people but do what?

3. Towards the end of the year, Annjee recovers, and they receive a letter from Harriet asking for what?

4. He knew that Jesus was white but what had he learned?

5. Where did Harriet and Jimboy go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hager's religious beliefs? What does Harriet think about these beliefs?

2. How do Hager and Sister Johnson view Jimboy, as compared to other men?

3. What does Sandy think about Jesus? How has he come to this conclusion?

4. How does the reader know that Harriet has lived a difficult life since she left home?

5. How did Hager believe the blacks should deal with white oppression? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

6. What does Annjee decide to do in "One by One?" Why does she decide to do this?

7. Summarize "Storm."

8. How is Annjee treated by her employer? Do you believe this is unusual behavior for an employer at this time? Why or why not?

9. Why do Tempy and her husband leave the Baptist church?

10. Why did many black people have to leave Stanton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several possible themes in this book.

Part 1) What are three possible themes? Describe each theme. How are these themes? Use the text to support your response. Are these also universal themes? if so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2) How do these themes influence the characters? How do they also influence the plot?

Part 3) How can you relate to these themes in your own life? How can anyone relate to these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Aunt Hager believes that the world only has room for love.

Part 1) Describe the situation in which Aunt Hager mentions this. Why does she believe the world has room for "nothing but love?" If the soul is ugly, how can the world only have room for love? Do you agree with Hager? Why or why not?

Part 2) How can the world make room only for love? Does this take place in the story? Is this thought reflected anywhere in the story? Explain.

Part 3) How is love seen in our world today? Do you believe it is possible for all races and cultures to love and respect each other? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book suffer.

Part 1) Describe the suffering that takes place in this book. Why does it take place? How do the different characters deal with this suffering? What does this reveal about them? How are the characters affected by it? How does this suffering affect the plot of the story?

Part 2) Does such suffering exist today? If so, where and why? If not, why not? Describe a time when you have suffered. How did it affect you?

Part 3) How can suffering be beneficial? How do the characters in this story benefit from suffering? How has your own life benefited from suffering?

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