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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cora Lee love as a child?

2. What purpose does the Shakespeare play have for Cora Lee?

3. What does Kiswana's mother think Kiswana is doing instead of looking for a job?

4. What does the end of the chapter reveal about the events taking place in this chapter?

5. Which character returns to Mattie's life in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the Langston Hughes poem used at the beginning of the book. Why did the author choose Hughes' work?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism of the sugar cane that Mattie sucks on during her afternoon with Butch. What possible meanings does the sugar cane have?

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