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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. How much money does Mireille take out of an ATM?

3. Who is Evelyn?

4. What does the Commander tell Mireille to do when she is set free?

5. What does Evelyn tell Mireille?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mireille afraid of the highway patrol officer?

3. What lie does the Commander tell Mireille?

4. What did the Commander's father do for a living?

5. Why are Michael's parents disappointed in him?

6. Why does Mireille take to writing notes to communicate with people?

7. Who is the Commander's sister?

8. When does Mireille leave Haiti?

9. How long does Mireille stay at the farm?

10. Why does Mireille refuse to eat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes of the novel?

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 Mireille's relationship with her homeland. How does she feel about Haiti? In what way do these feelings change throughout the novel? Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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