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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. Who were the shop owners on Broadway that lived in fancy houses?

2. What confession did Angela make to the girls on Page 113?

3. What passion did August's brother discover when he is eight years old?

4. Why did August tell Sylvia about Jerome in Chapter 9?

5. How did Angela's boyfriend speak according to the start of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was the Son of Sam and why is he referenced?

2. What does August remember of Clyde?

3. How does August describe Gigi's mother in Chapter 10?

4. What is August's first memory of Jerome?

5. What was the Summer Food Service Program?

6. How does August describe the changing perceptions of her and her friends as they began adolescence in Chapter 11?

7. To whom does August compare Jennie's children in Chapter 12?

8. How is Alana described in Chapter 12?

9. What did Sister Loretta wear when she met August?

10. What did Angela say to August during the fireworks in Chapter 11? How did August respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Sylvia in Another Brooklyn. When and where did August meet Sylvia? What were Sylvia's ambitions in life? Did she achieve those ambitions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Angela in Another Brooklyn. What was Angela's relationship with August like? What were Angela's ambitions? Did she achieve those ambitions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of sexuality in Another Brooklyn. How is this theme developed through character? What symbolism relates to this theme? What statement do you think the author is making about sexuality in the novel? Why?

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