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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the aftermath of the explosion surreal to Lily?

2. What does Lily say to get Jack out of trouble outside of his apartment?

3. Who helps Lily with her chin-ups at the gym?

4. What does Lily realize about the men who were chasing Jack?

5. Lily knows that Mookie's car has _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lily handle the men who come to her door looking for Jack?

2. What information does Jack share with Lily about why he is in Shakespeare?

3. What part does Lanette Glass play in the meeting at Golgotha Church?

4. What terrible event has happened to Lily and Jack in their pasts?

5. What transpires between Bobo and Lily when he comes to the house after she does not show up for karate class?

6. What happens to Lily while she is at the Winthrop's to clean Beanie's closet?

7. Why does Lily tell Darcy and Cleve that she and Jack are seeing each other, and why does this anger Jack?

8. Explain the conversation that takes place between Lanette and Lily in the church.

9. Describe in detail Lily's thoughts and feelings after the explosion.

10. What thoughts go through Lily's mind as she is cleaning Deedra's apartment in Chapter Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Howell Jr. just as guilty as his father in bringing violence and tragedy to Shakespeare? What are the consequences of racism in Shakespeare? Defend the answer using specific details from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

What emotional and physical scars does Lily carry with her? How do these scars affect the way in which she becomes involved in the racism infecting Shakespeare? How do her goals for herself match her goals for Shakespeare?

Essay Topic 3

There are many ironies throughout the novel. Note at least five and explain their significance to the meaning of the novel.

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