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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. 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?

2. Where does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke to stay for the summer in order to take in the sea air in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. Denmark confesses to Handful in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820 that what happened to Charlotte?

4. How many children does Israel Morris have when Sarah visits him in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

5. What does Israel Morris tell Sarah is evil during their first meeting in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Quaker that Sarah meets on her return to Charleston in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? What are her impressions of this individual?

2. Where does Sarah go after the death of her father in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? Why?

3. How does Handful learn about the black church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How is this church described?

4. When Denmark Vesey sets the date for the revolt at two months away, he claims to have how many slaves enrolled to participate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? What does Handful agree to do to help the cause?

5. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

6. What does Nina tell Sarah about the slave rebellion when Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

7. What news does Nina write in her letter to Sarah while Sarah is staying at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

8. 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?

9. How are Handful's first experiences at the black church described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

10. Why is the congregation of the black church arrested in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? Where are they taken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Mrs. Mary Grimke in the novel. How old is Mrs. Grimke when her character is introduced? How many children does she have? What expectations does Mrs. Grimke have of her children? What expectations does Mrs. Grimke have of her slaves? Is Mrs. Grimke a likable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of family in The Invention of Wings. How would you describe the relationships within the Grimke family? How does Handful’s relationship with Mauma differ from Sarah’s relationship with Mrs. Grimke? What does the concept of family mean to each of the main characters in the story?

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