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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. What college did Clark attend?

2. What does Neni learn in Chapter Ten?

3. What does Neni miss most about working in the Hamptons?

4. What position is Jende applying for in Chapter One?

5. What does Jende learn that Clark and Vince have in common, in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the job that Neni takes in Chapter 17?

2. What causes Jende to become angry at Neni for in Chapter 20?

3. What does Neni think about the Edwards home in the Hamptons?

4. What are the first signs of trouble with Clark's job in Chapter Six?

5. What does Jende's meeting with Leah in Chapter Seven reveal?

6. How does Mbue make it clear to the reader that Mr. Edwards is wealthy in Chapter One?

7. What does Neni learn about Cindy's family of origin while she is in the Hamptons?

8. What is Neni's reaction when she meets Jenny?

9. What does the parent/teacher conference in Chapter Ten reveal about Neni and Jende's priorities for Liomi?

10. What do Clark and Tom talk about in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the setting of the text, New York City, used as a symbol in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Using the definition of static and dynamic characters, select one character and discuss how they are either static or dynamic.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the character of Bubakar. Using the text to support your assessment, consider if Bubakar is a trustworthy character. Does he have Jende's best interest at heart, or his exploiting Jende and others like him?

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