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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. When Seth arrives in the Gemini household, which of the following characters is singing an opera?

2. Who was the teacher on the day Samona joined Seth's classroom?

3. When Seth realizes that Mrs. Fabiyi is a misunderstood woman, how does he feel?

4. From which African country did Mrs. Fabiyi immigrate from?

5. Which of the following best describes Seth's emotions during the time he is visiting in Mrs. Fabiyi's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the altercation, how does Jean-Claude feel about Jerome?

2. How do Seth's siblings react to the news of Matant Margaret's death?

3. How did Samona live up to the reputation she created for herself on the first day of class?

4. How does Anthony react to Seth's surprise visit in the church?

5. How does the Michelin family react to the news that Samona will compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

6. How does Grandmother react to the wake?

7. What is Seth's first impression of Samona when she joins his class in the third grade?

8. How do Manmi and Papi react to Chantal's speech about women's rights?

9. How does Grandmother react to Chantal's speech about women's rights?

10. How do the Michelin parents punish their children for all the antics they've been involved with over the past few weeks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jean-Claude is a character who embraces pacifism. Explain why Jean-Claude feels so opposed to violence in the streets, and give at least two-examples of the ways Jean-Claude combats violence in his neighborhood. What is the neighborhood response to Jean-Claude's pacifist ways?

Essay Topic 2

The turning point in Seth's relationship with Samona happens during the beauty pageant. First, explain how Seth felt about Samona leading up to the pageant. Then, explain how Seth came to Samona's rescue when she froze on stage during the pageant. Finally, explain how the beauty pageant altered the way Seth viewed his best friend, and how their relationship changed at the end of the novel

Essay Topic 3

Religion is something that is very important to both the Michelin and the Gemini families, although each family worships differently. First, explain the importance of religion in the Michelin family, and compare / contrast that to the importance in the Gemini family. Then, explain the differences Seth notes in the church services when he attends his own service and the Geminis' service on the same Sunday.

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