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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Grandma react to Jeff's telling her that he has asked Ann to marry him?

2. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

3. What were John's career goals?

4. What does John feels about Jeff's discharge?

5. What does Jeff tell Mattie to do with his uniform?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting of the book is Harlem in New York City in America during recessionary times. Explain how this affected people in America overall. Then drill down to explain how people in Harlem were affected. What impact did financial situations have on the lives and outlooks of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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