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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. Who has been stuck in the same job for 30 years?

2. Who does Pop say is corrupting Marie's life?

3. Who does Marie hug for a long time at Helene's wake?

4. Who does Pop ban Marie from seeing when she is a teen?

5. What is Mr. Ali's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Marie's relationship with Agathe like after Helene's wake?

2. What does Marie want Agathe to do for the boys?

3. What happens when Marie invites Thomas to her place for a nightcap?

4. Who tells Helene all about spies?

5. What happens at Lenox Lounge with Thomas?

6. What happens when Marie takes Agathe to the airport?

7. Who comes to Martinique on Marie's request?

8. Where does Marie take Thomas for dinner?

9. What happens at Marie's home in Connecticut?

10. What happens when Marie first gets to her mother's house with the boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the relationship between Marie and her sister, Helene. What is the nature of this relationship throughout their childhood, and how does it change when they become adults?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze how Marie's experience in Africa affects her life in a significant way. What about her experience there changes her forever?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining Marie's attitude toward people and relationships. Use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

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