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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. Which of the following is the term used when referring to someone who is suggesting that all Blacks be allowed to join the Association?

2. Where does Selina go with Ina while her parents are arguing about Deighton's involvement with Father Peace?

3. In Book 4, which of the following does Selina notice when comparing herself to the other girls at the party?

4. Which of the following career types does Silla want Selina to pursue after college?

5. How dowa Selina plan to change things for Clive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Selina seclude herself and refuse to go out following her father's death?

2. After Miss Mary dies, Selina dances and laughs with Suggie. What do those actions convey to Selina about herself?

3. What does Selina think about Ina making her engagement announcement in a less than excited way?

4. Why does Selina call her mother "Hitler"?

5. As Selina gains more life experience with other mothers such as Clive's and Mrs. Benton, what does she realize?

6. What does Selina think about the Association?

7. Why does Miss Thompson tell Selina the story of how her foot became ulcerated?

8. Why is Silla upset with Deighton's adoration of Father Peace?

9. Why does Suggie warn Selina to stay away from the Barbadian Association?

10. How does Selina surprise herself when she meets Clive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Silla and Selina have a volatile relationship. Describe and analyze the changes that take place in their relationship over time. In what way(s) does Selina evolve into a person like her mother? Different from her mother? Does she embody more of Silla's negative characteristics, or more of her positive characteristics? Do you think that Selina surpasses her mother in character? Why or why not? Support your position with statements from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Racism is one of the major themes in Brown Girl, Brownstones. Part 1: Discuss what you know about racism in the early 20th Century, and provide examples from the book that illustrate your points.

Part 2: Compare and contrast how Deighton, Silla, and Selina experience and react to racism.

Essay Topic 3

Religion and poverty are important issues in Brown Girl, Brownstones. How are the two tied together? Does religion impact any character's view or relationship with money? Does poverty prompt some of the characters to seek religion? Why?

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