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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 word from Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822 refers to a modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance or rank?
2. What task is Sarah given when she stays at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
3. How many names are on Denmark Vesey's list that Handful burns after Denmark's capture in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
4. Who remains at the Grimke estate for Handful and the other slaves to serve while Sarah is gone to Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
5. On what date does Mr. Grimke die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information does Handful learn about Mauma from Denmark Vesey in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
2. What causes Mrs. Grimke to beat Handful after Nina's prayer meeting in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
3. What leads to Nina and Sarah's confrontation with the police in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
4. Who does Handful see before her mission for the revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Is Handful successful in the mission?
5. How does Sarah react when she learns of Handful's incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
6. How does Catherine Morris feel about Sarah and her relationship with Catherine's brother in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
7. How do the Quakers respond to the issue of Sarah's lodging when confronted by Catherine in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
8. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
9. How does Handful learn about the black church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How is this church described?
10. What has Nina publicly refused to do in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Describe and discuss the character of Catherine Morris in the novel. How old is Catherine? For how long has Catherine lived in Israel’s home? What is the relationship like between Israel and his sister? What conflicts arise between Catherine Morris and Sarah Grimke in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of friendship in The Invention of Wings. Why is the developing friendship between Sarah and Handful a source of conflict in the narrative? What bonds do Sarah and Grimke share? How is their friendship tested in the course of the narrative?
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