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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. What makes Essie sad in this chapter?

2. Where does Anne find work in this chapter?

3. What does Anne have to pull out from the chickens?

4. Whose house does Essie go to to pick up a letter?

5. What kind of creature often comes out of the swamp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mama need Raymond?

2. What rumors spread about who started the fire in Chapter 11?

3. What event opens Anne's eyes to racial injustice in Chapter 10?

4. Describe Essie Mae's early life.

5. Why is Anne disgusted with the work at the chicken factory?

6. In what way is life getting better for Essie and her family in Chapter 4?

7. Why does Essie Mae like the house in Chapter 3 the best?

8. Why does Anne fear for her life in Chapter 10?

9. What terrible event occurs in Chapter 11?

10. Why does Mama decide to change churches in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What events in Moody's early life influenced her decision to become a leading proponent in the Civil Rights Movement? How different do the students think Moody's life would been if she had not grown up in poverty?

Essay Topic 2

How do Anne's Christian beliefs influence her approach to fighting racism? How does Anne's approach change when she lost her faith?

Essay Topic 3

Write a 500-word essay revolving around the following the following statement: Though the Civil Rights Movement was an esssential part of creating a better life for Afro Americans, in the end the non violent measures lost their impact and a more forceful approach was needed.

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