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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 does Bubakar tell Jende in Chapter 9?

2. What does Vince ask Jende to keep from his parents in Chapter 16?

3. Where do Neni and Cindy have a heart-to-heart in Chapter 19?

4. What college did Clark attend?

5. Who helped Jende get the job with Mr. Edwards?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Neni feel about going to WInston's party at a New York City nightclub?

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

3. What is Winston's role in getting Jende his job with the Edwards?

4. How does Cindy react when Neni wakes her up in Chapter 18?

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

6. What happens when Neni goes to work a party at the Edwards' for the day?

7. What does Jende tell Clark about Limbe in Chapter Six?

8. What is Bubakar's plan to get Jende a green card in Chapter Three?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Clark's infidelity alter the course of the novel? Consider how this action impacts both the Edwards and Jongas.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the Jonga children to the Edward children. How are they similar? How are they different?

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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