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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 interviews does Mireille do?

2. What is one of the worst parts of being kidnapped according to Mireille?

3. Who is the Commander's sister?

4. What happens when Mireille lands in Miami?

5. What does Mireille do when she gets to the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Commander beat TiPierre?

2. Why does Mireille throw a glass jar at someone?

3. Why does Mireille not want to touch Christophe when she gets home after 13 days?

4. What kind of press does Mireille do in the after?

5. Why does Mireille refuse to eat?

6. What does Mireille say to her father when she leaves Haiti?

7. What does Mireille find out at her doctor's appointment?

8. What happens the morning after Mireille gets home from Haiti?

9. Who is Shannon?

10. What does Mireille bake with Lorraine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mireille's relationship with her sister, Mona. What kind of support does Mona offer Mireille that no one else can? What is the significance of this relationship, both before and after Mireille's kidnapping? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

MIreille is a survivor. Analyze how the author uses the character of Mireille to develop the theme of survival. Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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