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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 Reenie secretly hiding in her cottage when Lizzie comes to visit?

2. What rumor does Mawu tell the women about the Tawawa House?

3. Who does Mawu credit for Philip's good luck in being sold to the barber?

4. What has Drayle not told Fran?

5. Where is Lizzie supposed to meet Philip at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sweet's death so bittersweet for the women?

2. Why does religion play such a big part in the lives and deaths of the slaves?

3. Where has Reenie escaped to and what keeps Lizzie from running away immediately?

4. What is Reenie's position on aging and freedom?

5. Explain the nature of Drayle's character in that he can do much harm under the pretense of doing the right thing.

6. How is Lizzie's bondage on the ship more like a slave than a preferred mistress?

7. How does the author address the topics of slave catchers and abolitionists?

8. How does the African legend of Mawu and Lisa give Lizzie hope for her future?

9. How does Lizzie show her naivete regarding the rape on the ship and Drayle's reaction to it?

10. What reasons do the other slaveholders give to Drayle for why he should free Philip?

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances of struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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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