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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. How many children does Elijah have?

2. What is the name of Elijah's son?

3. How much does Florenz pay Luvenia for her help?

4. Who is Tommy's grandfather?

5. What is Jenn's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Planter leave for Malcolm when he dies?

2. What does Tommy do during the press conference?

3. What does the North symbolize for many black people at this time in history?

4. Who is Bobby Joe, and what does he do to Tommy?

5. What does Luvenia do for the Deetses, and what does she hope this job will do for her?

6. What does Malcolm do when he returns from his family reunion?

7. What happens after Luvenia's scheme with Florenz, and why?

8. Why does Tommy not join the march in Johnson City?

9. What does Sheriff Moser say to the Klan demonstrators?

10. Why is Malcolm so grateful to his great-aunt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety are two themes that are touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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