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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Lymon pull out of his pocket and give to Berniece?

2. How does Berniece respond to the news that Boy Willie intends to remove the piano?

3. Who does Boy Willie accuse, other than Avery, of picking and choosing the scriptures that they believe in?

4. Who did Boy Willie beg to resurrect his dead pet?

5. Who does Berniece claim blames himself for Boy Charles' death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Cleotha and Crawley are remembered by their mourning spouses throughout the play. Explain how Crawley and Cleotha died and compare/contrast the ways that their spouses keep their memories alive.

Essay Topic 2

Because of the history of slavery within the Charles family, there is another prevalent theme of revenge, since the men in the Charles family desire to steal back what was stolen from them by the Sutters.

Part 1. Briefly describe one scene of revenge within the play.

Part 2. Explain why the Charles family member acting on revenge thought that this would earn them back what was stolen.

Part 3. Explain the outcome of the revengeful act. In your opinion. Was it worth the risk of being caught?

Essay Topic 3

Dreams prove to be an interesting and important way for characters in the text to receive divine messages. Avery's dream, in particular, is given the most symbolic weight within the story. Explain the symbolism of Avery's dream as it relates to his future and the themes within the play as a whole.

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