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

Short Answer Questions

1. What room is John working in at the beginning of Act 2?

2. Where do John and Dudley go?

3. What happens after a violent confrontation between Jeff and Mo?

4. Who is Mo's girlfriend?

5. How much gratitude did Mattie's sisters show for what John and Mattie did for them.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of black men is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the male characters. What is the presumed role of black men in America during the 1970s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dudley. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Walker use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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