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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. About what does CJ seem surprised?
2. Why is Buddy angry with Laura?
3. What does Marietta do at the church?
4. What does CJ want?
5. To what does Essie compare her fear at this time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
This novel is replete with symbolism, especially religious symbolism of a Judea-Christian origin. Choose one of the following questions and write a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. Describe all the symbolism around the River of Jordan, its relation to Christianity, its meaning to Blacks as originated with those in slavery in the United States, and how it is used in this novel.
2. Discuss the symbolic meanings of Tambourines in the novel, giving specific examples. How are Tambourines both a symbol of spirituality and materialism? Why do you think the author names the novel TAMBOURINES TO GLORY?
3. Discuss the idea of ascension and how it is symbolized in the novel. How does the idea of ascension differ depending on the character?
Essay Topic 2
The chapter titles in this book are very important both as clues to the content but also as symbolic representations of events and characters. Choose one of the following questions and write a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. Choose two chapter titles other than "Palm Sunday" and "Visions of a Rock" and explain fully why they are titled as such, how the title informs the events of the chapter, and the title's symbolic meaning. Is the title effective? Does it fit the content of the chapter?
2. In a detailed essay, explore the chapter title "Palm Sunday" and its symbolic significance both in the events in that chapter and throughout the book.
3. In a detailed essay, explore the chapter title "Visions of a Rock" and its symbolic significance both in the events in that chapter and throughout the book.
Essay Topic 3
In many ways, Laura is a much more complex character than Essie. She exhibits a wider range of emotions and makes more paradoxical choices. Answer the following questions in a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. Going through the book, find various emotions which Laura expresses and discuss several of them and their causes and resolutions.
2. What emotions do you think ultimately leads to Laura's downfall? What emotions do you see in her that could have turned her from the choices she makes and her attendant downfall?
3. Discuss several of Essie's predominant emotions and the causes and how they affect her choices.
4. Essie seems far simpler than Laura: Do you think Essie's simpler personality helps her to stay focused on spiritual goals? Why or why not?
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