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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jeff discharged from the Air Force?

2. What do Mattie's medical tests reveal?

3. Who is Mo's girlfriend?

4. What does Jeff do when Chips antagonizes Ann?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Three generations of black women are represented in this play. Compare and contrast Grandma, Mattie and Ann. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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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