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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 does Thessaly explain to Hazel in Chapter 3?

2. What was Barbie not allowed to read as a little girl?

3. Who killed George in Chapter 3?

4. What does Barbie describe as "yechy" in Chapter 1?

5. "Sandman: A Game of You" is __________ in a series of graphic novels.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George do with the bird and how does he relate this to Barbie at the end of Chapter 1?

2. Describe what the book "Sandman: A Game of You" is about.

3. In Chapter 3, what does George tell Thessaly about his role?

4. What do the women need to do in order to prevent the Cuckoo from succeeding, and what are their options in Chapter 3?

5. What does the beggar woman observe in Chapter 3?

6. In Chapter 2, what does Barbie dream about that makes her worried?

7. What is the advice that Barbie gives Hazel in Chapter 2?

8. Describe Wanda's procurement of coffee for Barbie in Chapter 1.

9. What does Thessaly say to the Moon?

10. Describe Barbie's initial interaction with Luz, Wilkinson and Prinado in Chapter 2.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the use of the name "Cuckoo." What does this signify? Is it appropriate? In the story, what descriptions and connections are made about the word "cuckoo" and how do they relate to the character? How does your understanding of the name Cuckoo change when it becomes apparent that the Cuckoo is Barbie as a child? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Barbie and Cuckoo. What is their relationship to each other? How are they similar? How are they different? Examine this in light of identity.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism inherent in the use of jewelry, stones and other objects in the book.

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