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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 day of the week do the slaves get off from their duties?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the slave men who travels with his master?

3. Why does Drayle come to Lizzie's room frequently?

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

5. Which one of the slave women does the hotel manager choose for sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would Fran's selling Lizzie hurt Drayle and what point would Fran be making by doing this?

2. What are two possible reasons for why Fran steals Lizzie's children from her?

3. How does Philip view Lizzie's relationship with Drayle and why won't Philip allow any contact between himself and Lizzie?

4. Why does Lizzie begin to beat her children after they are abandoned by Fran?

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

6. How does Drayle treat Fran regarding his relationship with Lizzie and why does Fran have no recourse for his actions?

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

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

9. Who is Mawu?

10. Why are the slave women brought to the Ohio resort and what type of status do they have in Ohio and back on their plantations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the rampant racial bigotry in the South in the mid-19th century. What were some of the spoken and unspoken rules of behavior that people like Lizzie and the other slaves had to endure? How did bigotry ruin families and communities? What are some of the scars--physical and emotional--resulting from racial prejudice during this period?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Fran. 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

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply WENCH? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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