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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ann say Mattie will get her true rewards?

2. For what event do Mattie and Grandma plan to go shopping?

3. Why does Mattie especially love John?

4. What does Gail ask Jeff to do?

5. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Jeff. 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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