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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Carrie?

2. What color cab does Betsey ride in Chapter 8?

3. Which of the following did Carrie do?

4. Who catches Eugene and Betsey kissing?

5. What is Allard doing behind the garage in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Brown family home is extremely chaotic. How is this represented in the author's work? Analyze the plot of the story as well as Shange's diction, syntax, tone, and point of view and the ways in which they apply to the overall theme of chaos. What effect does chaos have on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Each person in the Brown family has their own distinct role in the family unit. Analyze each character's or group of characters' role in the family. For example, how does Jane contribute to the success of the family? How does she cause conflict? Analyze the ways in which the other characters do this as well.

Essay Topic 3

What finally makes Betsey feel as if she belongs in her family? Who makes her feel special? How does her family change to accommodate her? What final thoughts does she have as the story closes?

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