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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Etta set her sights on at the event?
2. What will happen to the women of Brewster Place?
3. Who is the most outspoken person at Brewster Place against Lorraine and Theresa?
4. What do the children of Brewster Place take with them when they leave?
5. What is the state of Brewster Place?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the prevalent themes in the book is baptism. Cite at least three examples that support this theme and explain why they do.
Essay Topic 2
The author makes the following three points several times in the book related to what makes up a life: 1. What we have known; 2. The choices we have made; and 3. Whether or not we are capable of unconditional love. In your opinion, who best embodies these elements? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
In his poem, Langston Hughes asks, "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore and then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over like syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?" Cite examples from the book that support each of these scenarios.
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