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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 is Malcolm's great aunt devoted to?

2. What kind of party is thrown for Luvenia?

3. Where does Tommy work?

4. What sport does Tommy play?

5. How does Chase describe the opportunity for Tommy to go to Johnson City State College?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Glory Field after the family reunion?

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

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

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 Shep blame for his addiction to drugs?

7. How does Malcolm get to the family reunion?

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

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

10. Why do news cameras leave Cadet Park on the day of the march?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the time-line of this plot different from most books, and how does it affect the tone and progression of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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