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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sign of mourning recognized by the slaves?

2. How much money does the master give George to bet on his own birds?

3. What does George learn he must do in order to retain his status as a free man?

4. What is the name of the girl the master tells George is two-timing him?

5. What does the master leave each time he comes to Kizzy's bed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At a shop in Melville Township, a slave is asked whether he would side with the Southerners or the Yankees if a war broke out. The slave says, "You's seed two dogs fightin' over a bone, Mass? Well, us niggers be's dat bone." What does he mean?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Kunta's life as a baby. How does that compare to his life as an adult slave? How is his life as an adult different in America from what it would be in Africa?

Essay Topic 3

When is the first time Kunta comes to feel the emotions of his people as they dance around a ceremonial fire? What happens to him at this ceremony? Why does it happen at this time? How does it affect him?

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