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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 Cassie dance with and kiss?

2. How does Cassie feel about the subject matter she studies?

3. What is Solomon's last name?

4. What historical event occurs when the group is trying to get Moe out of town?

5. Which characters consult with Jamison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cassie's involvement with Moe attacking the boys?

2. Describe Cassie's education.

3. What makes Jeremy feel empty in Chapter 6?

4. What does Solomon teach Cassie?

5. Describe the whites encountered by the group in Chapter 7.

6. Describe the interactions between Moe and Cassie in Chapter 8.

7. Why does Cassie refer to Solomon as her "Memphis Prince"?

8. Describe the interaction between Solomon and Cassie.

9. What is Jeremy's redemption?

10. Does Statler deserve being attacked by Moe? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are real events used to portray the setting and time period? What real events are portrayed? How are these events significant to the book's plot? What is the purpose?

Essay Topic 2

Describe injustice as a theme of the novel. Who is a victim of injustice, and how? Who perpetuates the injustice, and why? What literary devices are used to show injustice as a theme?

Essay Topic 3

Why is the Logan family so concerned about the war? What will most likely result from the war? How does the Logan family cope with the idea of a war?

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