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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. Who is the white woman who promises to show the slaves the way to the resort for freed blacks?
2. Why does the event with the masters take place in an attic?
3. Who is Drayle's wife?
4. Glory and her husband are part of ________________________.
5. What is the first word that Drayle teaches Lizzie to read?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lizzie's relationship with Drayle negatively affect the other slaves such as Jeremiah who attempt to interact with Drayle just as Lizzie does?
2. How does Drayle treat Fran regarding his relationship with Lizzie and why does Fran have no recourse for his actions?
3. What are two possible reasons that Fran decides to sell Lizzie?
4. What is the setting for the story and who are the six slaves who appear as the story begins?
5. What is Mawu's plan and what could happen to her if it fails?
6. What is Drayle's demeanor in approaching Lizzie in a sexual relationship?
7. What are two possible reasons for why Fran steals Lizzie's children from her?
8. 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?
9. What does the character of Glory represent in the story?
10. Who is Big Mama and what is her relationship with Fran?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Dolen Perkins-Valdez is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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