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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 "Australia," how long has Danny been in Australia?

2. What does Tommo charge Danny from what Danny makes cleaning houses?

3. Where did Danny and a friend get a boat to ride out beyond the old lighthouse?

4. What was the number of Radha Thomas's house?

5. How long did Cousin Kannan spend in prison and then gain legal status?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was the woman that Danny worked for and removed five cacti from her yard?

2. What can be purchased at the 24-hour convenience store on page 48?

3. What message does Danny keep getting from his phone company?

4. Why is there a blue mist on page 9?

5. How does a woman named Sam help Danny after he removed her cacti?

6. What did Danny and Sonja do over the weekend?

7. Why does Prakash keep calling Danny?

8. What are unwritten laws for cleaners in Australia and in Sri Lanka?

9. What job did Tommo get Danny during his second year as an illegal?

10. What does Danny carry with him and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Where does the novel take place? Does the setting in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Danny struggles to understand the meaning of the word “irony.” What does Danny realize is the meaning of the word according to the dictionary? What are some situations where he encounters the word? Why does the use of the word in conversations confuse him?

Essay Topic 3

Danny went to Australia on a student visa. What did it cost Danny to go to Mackenzie College? How did the college make students work? How long might it take to get a certificate? Was the college a scam?

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