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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 type of prejudice is introduced in Chapter 4?

2. What does Vida confiscate from Charlie?

3. What does Allard threaten to do to people who bother him at school?

4. What is Betsey's position in her family?

5. What name does Betsey consider to be more adventurous than her own?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jane angry with Greer after the policemen show up with Charlie and Allard?

2. Why does Betsey want to win the elocution contest?

3. Describe Susan Linda and her home.

4. How does Betsey feel about the racism of Susan Linda's mother?

5. Why does Jane spend more time away from home?

6. Why does Greer stop doing quizzes and drumming?

7. How does the family dynamic change when Betsey is gone?

8. Describe the Brown family in the first chapter.

9. Describe the circumstances surrounding Betsey's first kiss.

10. How is it shown that Betsey's sexuality is blossoming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story there are several references to musicians, poets, and other elements of culture for the time period. What effect do these elements have? Why do you think the author chose to include these references?

Essay Topic 2

Why is it ironic for Carrie to teach the Brown children manners and domestic chores? What does this tell the reader about the Brown family?

Essay Topic 3

What effect does diction (word choice) have on the story? Does it make sense that the author's method of conveying a message is more important than the message itself? Why or why not?

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