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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. Who does Mary tell Vivian wants to meet with her at the Champagne Supper Club?
2. Who is Vivian's middle child?
3. What do The Salvations do at the after-parties?
4. Who does Vivian meet on her way home from her meeting with Mr. Franklin?
5. Who is Vivian's husband?
Short Essay Questions
1. What blow does Vivian suffer as a fairly young adult?
2. What is the significance of the rooftop?
3. What does Chloe feel for the white man, James, she meets with Tony?
4. What do Ruth and Gerry tell VIvian when she tells them Mr. Franklin want to manage The Salvations?
5. Why does Chloe worry about her friend Tony?
6. Who sings during Vivian's meeting with Mr. Franklin and what does Mr. Franklin say about this singer?
7. Why did Vivian originally move from Louisiana to California?
8. What is Esther known for in her own family?
9. What happens to Esther in childhood that makes her separate from her family somewhat?
10. What dream has Vivian had for many years for her daughters?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think Sexton chose to structure the novel in alternating chapters focusing on four main characters, but kept the same third-person perspective throughout? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
How does Sexton demonstrate some of the prejudices and dangers that existed for gay Black men through Tony's and Ed's characters? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Why is it so important to Vivian that her daughters become singing stars? What does she feel she has sacrificed in service of this dream? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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