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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. Why does Malcolm refuse to give Shep any money?

2. What does Malcolm enjoy while working at the farm?

3. What is Luvenia doing when she complains to Miss Etta?

4. How does Luvenia's mother feel about Miss Etta?

5. What is Jennie grateful for after the march?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luvenia feel about big cities?

2. What are Jennie Epps's plans for the future?

3. What does Luvenia say the difference between black people and Negroes is?

4. What happens to the ticket money given to Shep to get to the family reunion?

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

6. What does Shep blame for his addiction to drugs?

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

8. How does Malcolm get to the family reunion?

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

10. What does Reverend McKinnon plan to say in his press conference?

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

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how does it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book, discussing how this goal affects the characters around them.

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