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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 does Mary tell Vivian wants to meet with her at the Champagne Supper Club?
2. What does Chloe know about her best friend that makes life dangerous for him sometimes?
3. What drink does Chloe frequently drink?
4. Who is Vivian's oldest child?
5. What does Esther think half of stardom is?
Short Essay Questions
1. What kind of relationship do Mary and VIvian have?
2. How does Ruth feel about Vivian's dream for her and her sisters?
3. What does the police officer tell Vivian and Freddy in Part II?
4. What dream has Vivian had for many years for her daughters?
5. What blow does Vivian suffer as a fairly young adult?
6. What do Ruth and Gerry tell VIvian when she tells them Mr. Franklin want to manage The Salvations?
7. Who does Vivian confide in about her consternation over Ruth's choices, and why?
8. What does Mr. Franklin say he wants in the act from the Jones sisters?
9. What happens to Esther in childhood that makes her separate from her family somewhat?
10. Where does Ruth really go when she tells her mother she is meeting her study group?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Sexton demonstrate some of the prejudices and dangers that existed for gay Black men through Tony's and Ed's characters? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Why is it so important to Vivian that her daughters become singing stars? What does she feel she has sacrificed in service of this dream? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Initially, how do Horace, Esther, and other local activists work to try to preserve the fabric and integrity of the Fillmore area? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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