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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bell say she discovered about the slaves if their master dies without a wife?

2. What nickname does George come to like?

3. How much does Uncle Mingo bet on the second fight in which he and George participate?

4. What is the meaning of the name Kunta chooses for Bell's daughter?

5. What is the sign of mourning recognized by the slaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Kunta observe about the wealthy whites and the poor whites who attend church together at Waller Meetinghouse? Compare that to Kunta's thoughts on the separation of blacks and whites.

Essay Topic 2

What is the immediate reaction of Tom and the family when they learn that of the Emancipation Proclamation? How does it change over time, and what is the end result?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Kunta's life as a baby. How does that compare to his life as an adult slave? How is his life as an adult different in America from what it would be in Africa?

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