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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. Who scares Macon away from the cave and hinders him from leaving with the item in #82?

2. Regarding Hagar: The fact that she is so _____ to sleep with robs Milkman of the pleasure that should come with sex.

3. What is Hagar's relationship to Milkman?

4. Where does Milkman find Guitar?

5. What is the name of the baby delivered in #6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the date of the beginning of the novel?

2. Why is Guitar having troubles with his assignment with The Seven Days?

3. What makes Macon excited as Milkman is arguing his point in #25?

4. What makes Milkman ask Guitar about his new habits and odd behavior?

5. What is the dream the Milkman has once Guitar leaves?

6. Why does Guitar leave Milkman alone, even though Guitar is certain Hagar is coming to kill him?

7. What does the Dead family do on Sunday afternoons?

8. What does Milkman do to prove he is nothing like his father?

9. What happens on the day that is assigned to Guitar?

10. What does Milkman's friend, Guitar, talk him into that is forbidden by Milkman's father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Seven Days organization is one that seems to be based on the idea of revenge, rather than making things better. Morrison has created a system that seems to be evil, though a reader can understand the frustration.

Part 1 - Describe The Seven Days organization, what it does, and how it does it.

Part 2 - Name the characters who are in the organization as well as the days they are assigned to, if mentioned in the book.

Part 3 - Do you believe there are organizations that exist in this world like The Seven Days? Why or why not?

Part 4 - Are the members of The Seven Days bad people? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The story of Solomon is a turning point of sorts for Milkman in the story. Its presence was never known to Milkman, and hearing it allows him to move forward in the story.

Part 1 - Describe the story of Solomon, what happened, and who the main players in the story were.

Part 2 - What does this story seem to say about Solomon and his relationship with his son?

Part 3 - What are some of the ways the story of Solomon affects Milkman's life?

Essay Topic 3

The songs in this book are powerful points in the story and they relay different ways the characters feel about each other and the different ways the characters are connected.

Part 1 - Give three examples of the way song is used in this novel (besides the title).

Part 2 - Describe what each of these examples of song seem to say about those who are singing and about those who are sung to.

Part 3 - Obviously, the title is an example of song as well, but why do you think this title was chosen? What is its significance? Is it a strong title? Why or why not?

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