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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. Which of the following is NOT a physical change Silas's mother endured after meeting Du Boise?
2. What is the name of the restaurant where Silas's birthday party is planned?
3. What special description is given about Vinu's father at the moment of his death?
4. In the month his mother returns from the hospital, which of the following is NOT something Mikey changes about himself?
5. What is Mikey busy with when his mother is healing in their homes?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Vinu emerge from the bushes, screaming and striking at Silas, and what is his reaction to the outburst?
2. How does Silas react to Lydia's birthday gift to him?
3. Where does Michael shoot Vinu's father, and what is his reaction to the crime?
4. While planning Silas's birthday party, what worries overcome Kate's thoughts at the dinner table?
5. How does Alec behave when he and Silas go out for dinner before Mam Agnes's anniversary party?
6. What story of abuse does Vinu tell Michael when she meets him at his home?
7. How does Silas react to Vinu being at Mam Agnes' anniversary party?
8. What measures has Lydia taken to ensure that she will be able to escape from her family and relocate in Cape Town?
9. Why is Lydia called in for a meeting at Mikey's school with Dr. Johnson?
10. How did Michael bribe the Imam to help him in his murderous plans?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The character of Vinu provides an interesting foil for the drama that Michael is enduring. Briefly describe Vinu's character and explain why Michael is so interested in her story of abuse. Then, explain how Michael exploits Vinu's personal history to promote his own agenda in the political world.
Essay Topic 2
The women in the Ali family, Grace, Lydia, Martha, and Mam Agnes, are considered to be the strong members of the family. Describe what character traits are present in all of the Ali women, and how they use these character traits to control their men. Then, give two examples of family decisions that are made by the women with complete disregard for the opinion of the men in their family.
Essay Topic 3
Even though he is dead at the time the novel is set, Ali Ali plays a large role in shaping the man Mikey becomes when he transforms into Michael. Explain Ali Ali's life story, and then explain why the knowledge of his family history has such a large effect of Mikey.
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