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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. Why does Dayo stare at Abeo?

2. What do Serafine and Abeo have for dinner on her first night in New York?

3. Why is Abeo uncertain if she can have a boyfriend?

4. What does Serafine buy Abeo on Fifth Ave?

5. Where does Abeo go when she leaves Serafine's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who goes to see Abeo graduate from Eden?

2. What does Abeo do after Duma takes her virginity?

3. Why does Abeo feel hurt when she is in Serafine's car after she picks her up at the airport?

4. Where does Abeo end up after the fight with Serafine?

5. What happens after Abeo's third cycle?

6. What does Abeo spend her days doing in winter of 2003?

7. What is the nature of Abeo's behavior for the first few months at Eden?

8. What was the reaction to Eden in Ukemby?

9. What does Duma think of Allen?

10. What does Thema reveal to Abeo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the parallels between the West African tradition of ritual slavery and the American slave trade. Historically, in what ways do these cruel practices compare and contrast?

Essay Topic 2

Healing from emotional and physical trauma is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze how Abeo's understanding of her own self-worth changes throughout the novel, particularly after she leaves the shrine. Specifically, how does her understanding of her self-worth change for the better? Use specific passages from the text to support your claims.

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