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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. During a conversation about God, where does Vanessa tell Joan she wants to take her flying early in the morning?
2. How long after Barbara's wedding does Joan get a stomach virus?
3. What was the name of the stripper in New Orleans who looked like Vanessa?
4. What movie does Frances decide she wants to see when she spends a weekend with Joan?
5. Where is Frances to spend her first Thanksgiving after she goes to boarding school?
Short Essay Questions
1. What disagreement do Barbara and Joan have about Joan bringing a guest to the wedding, and how is the matter resolved?
2. Why is Frances lonely after her mother and Daniel marry?
3. Why does Barbara bring Frances to Joan's apartment one night?
4. What does Vanessa tell Frances when Frances shares that she likes being with Joan and Vanessa, but does not like being home?
5. When and how does Donna have her and Hank's baby?
6. Why is Joan upset when she goes to pick up Frances, and Frances is sitting on the stoop locked out of the house?
7. What is Vanessa's response when Joan asks her to come pick up Frances one day?
8. When was the first time Joan got hives?
9. What does Antonio have to say about the ASCANs in August 1981?
10. What does Barbara decide to do for Thanksgiving in 1984?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In media res is a narrative technique that begins a story at a pivotal point or situation. How does Reid use in media res in Atmosphere?
Essay Topic 2
Vanessa’s father taught her that there is a difference between bravery and courage. Based on what he taught Vanessa, what is the difference between bravery and courage?
Essay Topic 3
Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Reid use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?
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