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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. How old does Mariah turn in Chapter 3?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of Mariah and Lewis' daughters?

3. What name did Lucy begin to call her mother when she felt she betrayed her?

4. What does Lucy do with letters from her mother?

5. Mariah says she feels ___________ with the thought of divorcing Lewis.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mariah not like Peggy?

2. Who is Roland and how does Lucy meet him?

3. Who is Lewis and what are Lucy's perceptions of him?

4. Why does Lucy and Peggy's relationship begin to wane?

5. Why do Lucy and Peggy decide to get an apartment together in spite of their waning friendship?

6. What are the reasons that Lucy does not like her mother?

7. Who is Maude Quick and why does she reappear in Lucy's life?

8. Who is Dinah and what are Lucy's perceptions of her?

9. What are the circumstances that lead to Lucy having sex with Hugh?

10. What is the content of the most recent letter Lucy has from her mother and how does she respond to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mariah and Dinah. Both women want influence over Lewis but have their hold on him in very different ways. What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters? Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama?

Essay Topic 2

Does Kincaid end the story on a note of hope for Lucy or with the hint that her challenge in developing meaningful relationships in her life will continue? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Kincaid choose to use these places and this time in the novel?

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