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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 doctor does Mr. Grimke travel to see in the north in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

2. What jewelry item does Becky give to Sarah to wear during her visit in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

3. Who does Sarah overhear at the market talking about the African church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. On what date does Mr. Grimke die?

5. What neighborhood in Philadelphia does Sarah return to after the death of her father in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sarah react when she learns of Handful's incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. How do the Quakers respond to the issue of Sarah's lodging when confronted by Catherine in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

4. How is Sarah and Mr. Grimke's journey north described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? What does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke's condition?

5. What information does Handful learn about Mauma from Denmark Vesey 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. What does Nina tell Sarah about the slave rebellion when Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

8. 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?

9. Who does Handful see before her mission for the revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Is Handful successful in the mission?

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

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

Describe and discuss the setting of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1819. What was the population of Philadelphia at this time? How do Sarah and Mr. Grimke travel to Philadelphia? How does Philadelphia differ from Charleston in customs, economy, politics, and society?

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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