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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 Macon talk about in order to distract Milkman from his other questions?

2. Who prevented Macon from attempting to miscarry Milkman when he was in the womb?

3. Which of these is not one of the rules of Guitar's organization?

4. What is the name of the midwife who delivers Macon and Pilate?

5. Where do Guitar and Milkman go to get a drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the progress of Milkman's trip back home?

2. What is Guitar's idea for stealing the green bag from Pilate's house?

3. Who are the women that sing together that have such beautiful voices?

4. What makes Milkman ask Guitar about his new habits and odd behavior?

5. What are some of the ways First Corinthians hides her true employment situation?

6. What is Milkman's reaction to the message he receives at the General Store?

7. Why is Guitar having troubles with his assignment with The Seven Days?

8. What makes Macon excited as Milkman is arguing his point in #25?

9. Why does Milkman decide to travel to Danville?

10. Why did Pilate and Macon go into hiding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Milkman 'flies' off into a chasm, but it's not certain what happens after that. Following in his great grandfather's footsteps, it seems Milkman wants to make a leap as well.

Part 1 - Why do you think Milkman decided to leap off into the chasm? What was his motivation?

Part 2 - Do you think Milkman actually flew at the end of the story? Or perhaps you think it was a figurative flight? Explain your answer.

Part 3 - What do you think happens to Guitar after this scene? What does he do when he can not kill Milkman as he planned?

Essay Topic 2

The story of Solomon is a turning point of sorts for Milkman in the story. Its presence was never known to Milkman, and hearing it allows him to move forward in the story.

Part 1 - Describe the story of Solomon, what happened, and who the main players in the story were.

Part 2 - What does this story seem to say about Solomon and his relationship with his son?

Part 3 - What are some of the ways the story of Solomon affects Milkman's life?

Essay Topic 3

The Seven Days organization is one that seems to be based on the idea of revenge, rather than making things better. Morrison has created a system that seems to be evil, though a reader can understand the frustration.

Part 1 - Describe The Seven Days organization, what it does, and how it does it.

Part 2 - Name the characters who are in the organization as well as the days they are assigned to, if mentioned in the book.

Part 3 - Do you believe there are organizations that exist in this world like The Seven Days? Why or why not?

Part 4 - Are the members of The Seven Days bad people? Why or why not?

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