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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What color of overcoat does the little boy have on that James sees while he and Mama walk away from the dentist's office?
2. While James is walking with his Mama from the dentist's office In Chapter 11, who does he think about that can make everyone laugh?
3. What does James hear as he and Mama are walking from the dentist's office for the second time?
4. The nurse claims that the dentist will not see any more patients until what time?
5. What does Mama say when James sniffs while they are walking in the cold?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the story, The Sky is Gray, James and his family are obviously poor. There are many things that James has never had or never will have in his lifetime. What things do you think James, Mama and the rest of the family have to work for that some people in the story (mainly white people) don't think twice about? What examples do you read about in the story to help you come to the conclusion that James' family is poor? How does this help you connect with James and with Mama? Use specific examples from the story.
Essay Topic 2
Even though James' Daddy was sent away to the Army, he still plays a very important role in the story, The Sky is Gray. How would the story be different if James' Daddy was still at home? Which characters would be affected the most by his presence in the household? How do you think the story would be different if Jame's Daddy was not mentioned in the book or if he had died? How does Daddy's absence affect Mama? How does Daddy's absence affect James? Do you think that Daddy's absence affects other characters in the book? Who and how?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the different moods presented in the story, The Sky is Gray. What type of events help to create the moods in each chapter or section of the story? How do the moods change throughout the book? Are there any underlying moods that stay throughout the whole story? If so, what are they? By the end of the book, has the mood changed for the better or for the worst?
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