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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 aspect of pregnancy is particularly difficult for Lizzie?

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

3. What does Yancy give Fran when she visits?

4. Who is Drayle's wife?

5. Who makes Lizzie uncomfortable when she is dancing with Drayle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Fran's relationship with Lizzie's children especially hurtful to Lizzie?

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

3. What is Mawu's plan and what could happen to her if it fails?

4. 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?

5. Who is Big Mama and what is her relationship with Fran?

6. What does the character of Glory represent in the story?

7. Explain Lizzie's relationship with Drayle.

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

9. What does Dessie mean when she tells Lizzie that, "You don't know what you done brung in this house," and what is revealed about Lizzie's naivete?

10. Explain what the author means by "Reenie's look"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Drayle. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are his dreams and fears? What is most valuable to him in his world?

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