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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. In Chapter 17, what day of the week does Seraphine go to get some of her persona belongings?

2. What is Princess Zarihara's talent in Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 14, how many of the Good Old Pals are still operating an elevator?

4. What color kimono does Seraphine wear in Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 16, where do Bunchetta and Seraphine move?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what type of demonstration is there in front of Trawl's church?

2. In Chapter 15, what do Seraphine and Bunchetta say about Harlem and why they want to live elsewhere?

3. In Chapter 16, why is the work of Hands to Ethiopia at a standstill?

4. Why can Alamaya not prove he is who he says that he is?

5. What happens toward the end of the evening when Peixota gets together with the Good Old Pals in Chapter 14?

6. In Chapter 14, why does Alamaya say that he can no longer see Seraphine?

7. When Seraphine is searching Tasan's apartment in Chapter 18, what does she learn about Princess Benebe?

8. What is eaten and drank at Tasan's place when he invites Seraphine to dinner in Chapter 17?

9. What happens to Castle when the Sufi and Senegambians get involved in the demonstration in Chapter 10?

10. What is the Interlink?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Seraphine marries a man she has only known for a few hours. Why does Seraphine marry Dandy? What is she trying to prove by marrying him?

Essay Topic 3

Tasan is forced to jump to his death. Why is he forced to jump to his death? Is justice served by his death?

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