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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. What weapon has Tee Bob used to kill himself in "The Samson House"?

2. Why does Tee Bob return in “A Flower in Winter”?

3. What is the name of Tee Bob's godfather?

4. Who arrives to lead the crowd on their march in the end of Book 4: The Quarters (Part 2)?

5. When was Jackie Robinson born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the character of Hardy described in the novel?

2. What leads Tee Bob to punch his friend Jimmy Caya in "Confession"?

3. How do racial inequality and the segregationist principles of the South impact Timmy and Tee Bob?

4. How has Jane evolved as a character from the beginning of the novel to "Samson"?

5. Why is Jimmy Aaron perceived as special by the slaves in the quarters as he grows up?

6. How is the theme of slavery versus freedom explored in Book 4: The Quarters?

7. How is Tee Bob's body discovered in "The Samson House"?

8. What leads Miss Lily to leave the Samson Plantation?

9. In what endeavor does Jimmy solicit Jane's help in Book 4: The Quarters?

10. What does Jimmy Aaron's sacrifice signify for the plantation workers in Book 4: The Quarters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the political and social atmosphere at the end of the Civil War. Consider the following ethnic groups, and discuss how each is affected after the war: Cajuns, Creoles, blacks, and whites. How did the relationships between these groups change at the end of the war?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the genre and the narrative style of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. From whose perspective is the story related? Is the book fiction or nonfiction? Why do you think the author chose to narrate the story in this manner?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Jimmy Caya in the novel. Where does Jimmy Caya live and what brings him to the Samson Plantation? How would you describe Jimmy's viewpoints regarding race?

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