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Essay Topic 1

How does Chariandy use tone and plot to build and sustain suspense throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Aisha's and Michael's relationship change as a result of Aisha's father's, Samuel, death? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How do Michael's and Francis's mother's financial struggles and the family's poverty affect their family's dynamic while the boys are growing up? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 4

Why does Francis take Michael to see their father once after their father leaves the family, and what is the result of this visit? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 5

How does Chariandy explore and...

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