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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do unrealized dreams become for women?

2. What does Ben call his "morning sun"?

3. The women realize that the fluid on the bricks is ___________ not blood.

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

5. Who will serve as Cora Lee's mentor now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of song lyrics throughout the book. Cite at least five, noting the titles, artists and the pertinent meaning for the story line.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mattie has had only three men important to her life and they all claimed to love her but ended up wounding her. Explain why Mattie's pain kept her from seeking out any other male relationships in her life.

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