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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John's mood as he leaves the house?

2. Who from Mattie's family moved in with Mattie and John years ago?

3. Why was John forced to drop out of school?

4. What does Mattie ask Jeff to do before he marries Ann?

5. Who is Mo's girlfriend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of black men in the 1970s. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? Did they enjoy any freedoms that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Walker's use of language in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of language that is appropriate for the characters and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of John. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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