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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. How many siblings does Fabienne have?

2. What is Mona's job?

3. In what field does Sebastian work?

4. In what tense is the first chapter written?

5. What does Mireille loathe herself for when TiPierre tells his life story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Michael?

2. What did Michael think of Haiti the first time he visitied?

3. How much money does Sebastian owe?

4. What is Sebastian's response when he founds out what his daughter's ransom is?

5. Who gets kidnapped?

6. How did Mireille meet Michael?

7. Where did Mireile have her engagement party?

8. Where did Mireille get married?

9. What does Michael do with Victor one evening?

10. Who does Victor question about Mireille?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Healing from trauma is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining Mireille's attitude toward people and relationships. Does this perspective shift throughout the novel? If so, how? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the narrative structure of the novel. What is the purpose and effect of switching between first person past tense (told from Mireille's perspective) and third person past tense (chronicling Michael's experience). In what ways does this structural decision either hinder or benefit the story? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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