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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. How had Cassie met her current boyfriend?
2. Who received two apologies from the artist?
3. What was the original vision for the creation of the IPH?
4. What is the nickname of Cassie's childhood acquaintance who works for a time at the IPH?
5. What did Genevieve get a reputation for that became a problem at IPH?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the story Alcatraz, when does Cecilia's mother cry for the first time?
2. In the story Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want, what had everyone heard about the genius artist in recent years?
3. What is the problem Cassie is sent to address in Cherry Mills?
4. What was the core of the idea behind the creation of the Institute for Public History?
5. What does the model/actress find some freedom in with the artist?
6. In the story The Office of Historical Corrections, why does Cassie like brutalist architecture?
7. How does Vera at first try to figure out if anyone is looking for William?
8. What is one of the biggest differences between how Genevieve does her job and how Cassie does hers at the IPH?
9. What is Cassie's relationship with Daniel like?
10. How does Vera first meet William in the story Anything Could Disappear?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the bronze key Cecilia steals from Alcatraz, keeping in mind the significance of the jail to her family history? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
How does Cassie's, Genevieve's, and the other Office of Historical Corrections employees' public work ultimately affect the larger society in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
What are some of the most resonant and enduring themes Evans explores throughout this collection related to the experiences of young Black women living in America today? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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