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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name given to George and Matilda's fourth son?

2. What is the reason Tom comes home for a visit after nine months of training as a blacksmith?

3. How does Tom meet Irene?

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

5. A slave who is asked whether he'll side with the North or South says that the two are like what animal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Kunta's trip to America.

Essay Topic 2

After twenty years, Kunta says that he suddenly realizes that he has lost himself. What is it that he feels has happened to him after his years in slavery and what is the impact on him?

Essay Topic 3

When is the first time Kunta comes to feel the emotions of his people as they dance around a ceremonial fire? What happens to him at this ceremony? Why does it happen at this time? How does it affect him?

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