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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Coral Lee have her first child?

2. What prevents the people of Brewster Place from congregating at the wall to discuss Ben's death?

3. To what does Theresa attribute Lorraine's new assertiveness?

4. With which of the following items do the women not chip away the brick wall?

5. What had Lorraine's father done when he found out Lorraine is a lesbian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Butch does not have noble intentions with Mattie, he is at least honest about it. Do you think this was appealing to Mattie? Is Butch very different from the other men in the story in this way? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of song lyrics throughout the book. Cite at least five, noting the titles, artists and the pertinent meaning for the story line.

Essay Topic 3

How does Mattie unwittingly create in Basil the type of man who will hurt women including herself? Do you think she knows what she did wrong? Do you think she would change anything about raising Basil if she could do it all over again?

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