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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. Whose journal does Israel Morris give to Sarah to read in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
2. On what date does Mr. Grimke die?
3. When Denmark Vesey sets the date for the revolt as two months away in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, he claims to have how many names of slaves enrolled to participate?
4. Who is the female minister that defends Sarah's right to stay at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
5. Who does Handful sleep with before she commits the theft for the slave revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the congregation of the black church arrested in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? Where are they taken?
2. What has Nina publicly refused to do in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
3. Who gives Sarah the locket to wear when she stays at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Whose locket is it?
4. How do the Quakers respond to the issue of Sarah's lodging when confronted by Catherine in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
5. What is Israel Morris's estate called that Sarah goes to visit in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? How does Sarah's mother feel about this trip?
6. How are Handful's first experiences at the black church described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
7. What does Nina tell Sarah about the slave rebellion when Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
8. How does Catherine Morris feel about Sarah and her relationship with Catherine's brother in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
9. How is the situation at the Grimke estate described while Sarah is staying at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
10. Who does Handful see before her mission for the revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Is Handful successful in the mission?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the narrative style used in The Invention of Wings. Is the story related from a first, second, or third person perspective? Why do you think the author chooses to use a split perspective in telling the story? How does Handful’s narration differ from Sarah’s? How would the novel differ if the author chose to tell the story from a different perspective?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Denmark Vesey in the novel. How does Denmark’s attitude differ from the attitudes of Handful’s fellow slaves? In what ways does Denmark influence the actions of Charlotte and of Handful? What becomes of Denmark Vesey in the narrative?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character of Burke Williams in the narrative. How long does it take Burke to finally come call on Sarah? How would you describe his visit? What about Burke attracts Sarah? What is later revealed about Burke’s character? How does Sarah respond when the truth about Burke is discovered?
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