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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. What type of insect does Mary swallow while she is talking to Belinda on the phone?
2. Over which author do Belinda and Amma bond while they are at home sick together?
3. Amma cries in Chapter 30 when she witnesses what sight?
4. What aspect of Amma's appearance does Belinda consider "prettier and prettier" (126) as time goes on?
5. When Belinda is home sick with Amma, Belinda worries about falling behind in what arena?
Short Essay Questions
1. What major revelation does Amma make to Belinda?
2. What misconceptions does Belinda have about homosexuality?
3. What reasons does Roisin offer for her ghosting of Amma and how do they all connect?
4. What kind of meltdown does Amma have in Waitrose?
5. What does Amma's teddy bear symbolize?
6. How does Donkor use foreshadowing within the scene when Amma is waiting for Roisin at Starbucks?
7. Describe Helena's personality.
8. What event causes Amma to feel a sense of purpose previously unfamiliar to her?
9. What aspect of Belinda's reaction to the news about Mary causes Amma to cry "hot tears" (223)?
10. What habit of Belinda's does Mary point out is still going on, even though Belinda is now in London rather than Duban?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Housegirl and one of the novel's main messages. How does Donkor make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Belinda’s character throughout the novel Housegirl. Discuss whether Belinda is a round or flat character and whether Belinda is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 3
How is the topic of homophobia treated within Housegirl and how does its treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?
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