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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bliss originally go to sleep in Sister Georgia's house?

2. When Brer Bear catches up with Brer Rabbit in the senator's final hallucination sequence, what is Brer Rabbit doing?

3. After the incident at the large Juneteenth revival, when does Bliss get to see Reverend Hickman again?

4. What is the woman, who knocks on Hickman's door when he is at the ready with guns and a rifle, wearing?

5. What kind of beer does Charlie drink?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the tone of Juneteenth. What is the tone for the novel overall? What three literary devices does Ellison use to create this tone? Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Present an argument explaining why a nonlinear structure is the best or worst structure for a novel like Juneteenth. Make sure to use at least 3 examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss race and at least 3 specific ways in which race comes up in the novel. How does Ellison use race to tie into the novel's larger themes and message?

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