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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 was Esau's fraternal twin brother in the Hebrew Bible?

2. To what do the slaves pin an item from the plantation owner's clothing in "We Organized"?

3. Who beats Esau's father in "The Sight"?

4. Which of the following is true of Henri's wife in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

5. When did Britain outlaw slavery?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the slave master described in "We Organized"? What does he do to cause the slaves to rise against him?

2. How does Lester attempt to avoid his fate in "The 11:59"? Does he?

3. What happens on Esau's birthday as an adult in "The Sight"?

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

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

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

7. Who does Harper decide to sell instead of Henri in "The Legend of Pin Oak"? What happens?

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

9. Upon what folklore is the story "The Sight" based?

10. What does the slave master do in the ending of "We Organized"? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism and themes in "We Organized", and examine the oral histories from which the story was derived. What was the purpose of these stories for their audiences?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ajax and the slave master in "We Organized." How old is each of these men? What characteristics are embodied in each?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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