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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after another shot is heard?

2. What does Mrs. Maurrant tell her daughter she needs in her life?

3. What does Sam suggest that Rose and he both do?

4. How does Shirley hurt Rose's feelings?

5. About what does Shirley want to tell Rose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The women sit on the stoop and gossip throughout the play.

Part 1) About what do they gossip?

Part 2) Why do they gossip?

Part 3) How might their gossiping affect their relationships with others? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Sam shows bravery.

Part 1) When does he act bravely?

Part 2) Why does Sam do this?

Part 3) What do Sam's actions say about his character?

Essay Topic 3

Racism and prejudice permeates the minds of the characters.

Part 1) Give two examples of racism or other prejudice.

Part 2) How might these characters have learned to be prejudiced?

Part 3) How does this prejudice affect their relationships with other characters?

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