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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. Who used to try and persuade Florence to go to church?

2. What war did Frank die in?

3. What kind of black person does Florence claim to hate?

4. What does John mean by saying he has sinned his hand?

5. What park does John go to in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Elizabeth's upbringing like with her aunt?

2. What was Richard like when Elizabeth first met him?

3. Hoe does Florence stun Gabriel?

4. Summarize Go Tell It to The Mountain.

5. Why was Florence and her family so frightened by Deborah's father's attack on the white men?

6. Why does Florence visit the church?

7. How does John fall into a fit?

8. Why did Florence grow to resent her mother and hate her brother?

9. Describe the John's upbringing.

10. What did Gabriel use to say in his sermons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Baptist Church.

1) How does the Baptist Church version of Christianity differ form other denominations versions of Christianity.

2) Why is baptism so closely linked to African Americans.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Baldwin's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?In what ways is he like or unlike the main character John?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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