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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. When did George Pullman establish his company?

2. Where was Henri's mother from in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

3. According to legend, anyone who hears the fabled 11:59 train will die within how much time?

4. What caused the fire in "The Sight"?

5. Who was Henri's father in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who researches the story of Henri in "The Legend of Pin Oak" years later? What does she find?

2. How does Esau injure himself in "The Sight"? Does he reach his family in time?

3. What does Hoop experience after the murder of Alvin Tinsley in "Justice"?

4. What happens on Esau's birthday as an adult in "The Sight"?

5. How do Esau's parents each react to their son's gift in "The Sight"?

6. What is the "veil" in reference to in the story "The Sight"?

7. What historical relevance does Lester have in "The 11:59"?

8. What ritual do the slaves perform in "We Organized"?

9. How does Lester know he's heard the 11:59? What does this train whistle mean?

10. Who does Hoop organize in "Justice"? What do they do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characters of Hoop Granger and Alvin Tinsley in "Justice." What history do these characters have with one another?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the plot structure of "Justice" and analyze the events which take place in the climax and denouement of the story. Why does Hoop confess? What supernatural elements are in place in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism and themes in "We Organized", and examine the oral histories from which the story was derived. What was the purpose of these stories for their audiences?

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