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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 learns of Lehman's collapse first?

2. What grade does Neni get on the test she studies for?

3. What does Clark tell Jende at the end of Jende's interview?

4. Who does Leah compare Lehman Brother's to?

5. How long has Neni been in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Neni's reaction when she meets Jenny?

2. What does Jende learn about Clark when they talk in Hudson River Park?

3. What does Jende's meeting with Leah in Chapter Seven reveal?

4. What details does Neni recall about her first few nights in American, in Chapter Two?

5. What does Neni learn about Cindy's family of origin while she is in the Hamptons?

6. What insights does Jende gain from Leah about the state of Lehman Brothers?

7. How does Cindy react when Neni wakes her up in Chapter 18?

8. How does Mbue show the novel's time period in the first few chapters of the novel?

9. How does Neni feel about going to WInston's party at a New York City nightclub?

10. What are the first signs of trouble with Clark's job in Chapter Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is going back to Africa the best decision for the Jongas? Is it fair for Jende to make the decision for the entire family?

Essay Topic 2

How does gender inequality impact the lives of the women in the text?

Essay Topic 3

How does Clark's infidelity alter the course of the novel? Consider how this action impacts both the Edwards and Jongas.

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