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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 Josephine do when she does not want her kids hearing her?

2. What does Jackie's dad offer her?

3. What does Nelson accuse Josephine of?

4. Who is the face of the Just Say No movement?

5. How many children does Aunt Ruby have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jackie feel Sybil is being condescending when Sybil kisses her cheek?

2. How does Terry's addiction affect Jackie?

3. What can the reader infer from the statement that Evelyn has tried to muffle herself her whole life?

4. What does the quotes, "The baby seemed to soften Sybil" (51). mean?

5. What does Jackie like the most about her new job?

6. What does it mean when Sybil states that crack is not complicated?

7. What is Ruby's opinion of Andrew after their first date and why does her opinion change?

8. How does Evelyn feel in Renard's presence?

9. How did Jackie's mama and Aunt Ruby differ in their parenting styles?

10. What does Renard mean when he says there are different ways to leave a person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay highlighting the different eras shown through the novel's three timelines. Include how the political movements and social issues affect each of the protagonists and their families.

Essay Topic 2

World War II is going on during the first section of this novel. Write an essay citing examples from the text regarding different characters' opinions of Black Americans in the war efforts. Provide a quote from at least one character.

Essay Topic 3

T.C. feels a sense of "not-quiteness" (64). and believes that not having been a real Junior has affected him. Write an essay, citing examples from the text, on what that means and why T.C. feels different from other people.

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