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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Guy doing as Act 2, Scene 4 opens?

2. Leland tells Angel that she's lucky __________________________.

3. What is Delia's mood this morning?

4. Who comes into Guy's apartment to chat?

5. Who does Delia say spoke today at the Abyssinian Church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Cleage's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Cleage use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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