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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 is a local black veterinarian in "Justice"?

2. What short story by Edgar Allan Poe shares a similar subject and theme as "Justice"?

3. The labor union associated with the Pullman Palace Car Company was the first to be led by what?

4. Why does Esau's psychic ability leave him in "The Sight"?

5. When did Britain outlaw slavery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the police question Alvin in "Justice"?

2. What is the "veil" in reference to in the story "The Sight"?

3. Who does Hoop organize in "Justice"? What do they do?

4. What stories does Lester regale in "The 11:59"?

5. What leads Hoop to confess in "Justice"? What happens to the windows?

6. How do Esau's parents each react to their son's gift in "The Sight"?

7. How did Amos treat Henri growing up in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

8. What historical relevance does Lester have in "The 11:59"?

9. Upon what stories is "We Organized" derived?

10. How does Harper die in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the setting of "The Legend of Pin Oak." When does the story take place in history? What role does the setting play in the actions and events of the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Henri and Harper in "The Legend of Pin Oak." What characteristics does each man embody? How do they differ?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Lester Simmons in "The 11:59." What is the objective of the protagonist in the story? What actions does he take once he's heard the 11:59 train?

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