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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. With whom does Lizzie visit when the other slave women ostracize her?

2. Who convinces Drayle to let the slaves have Sundays off?

3. Which of the following is NOT a potential problem Lizzie sees regarding her children?

4. With which slave does Lizzie try to spend time who rejects her?

5. Who tells Drayle that Mawu plans to run away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mawu?

2. What is the setting for the story and who are the six slaves who appear as the story begins?

3. What are the circumstances in which Drayle first approaches Lizzie sexually?

4. How important are the physical looks of Lizzie's children in Fran's world?

5. Explain Lizzie's relationship with Drayle.

6. Why does Mawu want to escape regardless of the cost and what reasons would the other women slaves at the resort have for joining her?

7. Why are Lizzie's children pushed aside when Fran's nephew, Billy, arrives for a visit?

8. What is Drayle's demeanor in approaching Lizzie in a sexual relationship?

9. What are some reasons for Baby's sexual assault on Lizzie?

10. Why are the Drayles' slaves afraid when Fran threatens to sell Lizzie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Racial prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this book. What are the sources of prejudice in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Lizzie. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are her dreams and fears? What is most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

What is the greatest lesson Lizzie learns from Mawu? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Lizzie always recall about her experiences during her time with Mawu?

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