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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. Where does Della's family live?

2. Why does Jack go back to Mount Zion?

3. Who does Julia say is throwing their life away?

4. Where does Jack first kiss Della?

5. Where has Della left Jack's pet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack get mistaken for a beggar?

2. Who is Samuel Hutchins?

3. Who does Della give Jack's pet to?

4. How does Jack lose his job at the shoe shop?

5. Who does Della want to have children with?

6. What does Julia tell Della about her relationship with Jack?

7. What does Jack buy in preparation for his second visit to Mount Zion?

8. What does Hutchins say about Jack that takes him aback?

9. Where do Jack and Della spend a few hours for a night?

10. Why does Della's principal come to her house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the ways in which Della changes Jack. In what ways does her presence in his life cause a shift in his thinking or behavior? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Jack and his family. What role does Jack play in his family, and for what reasons does he seem reluctant to have any sort of contact with them, let alone return to them? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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