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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. Why does Jack lose his job at the shoe shop?

2. What had saved Jack while he was in prison?

3. Who in Della's family likes Jack?

4. What rumor does Della hear about Jack?

5. What animal does the clerk give to Jack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Hutchins think of Jack?

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

5. Who does Della want to have children with?

6. Who is Julia?

7. How long does Jack stay in prison?

8. Who does Jack give his pet to?

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

10. What does Della say about disappointing her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Jack and Teddy. What is the nature of this relationship, and in what ways does it impact Jack? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Jack and Della's relationship to Della's family. Why is there so much tension among Della's family when they hear about Jack? What does Della's family think of Jack, and why? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Jack's view of his own mortality. What does Jack think about his own life? Does he see his life as one of meaning and value? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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