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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. About how far does Vincent live from the Roosevelt Elementary School in 1981?
2. In 1993, for whom does Quinton use his last $80 of per cap money?
3. What job does Everardo have after his kidney transplant?
4. How much money does Augustine bring Turtle after Everardo is beaten?
5. In 1976, what does Turtle received for her per cap money?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Vincent not pick up the boys after school one day?
2. What happens when Sissy's boyfriend Tank abandons her after she gets pregnant?
3. After Everardo's bout in the hospital, why does TG&Y want to fire Turtle, and why does she not get fired?
4. Why does Turtle asks her father if she and her family can stay with him for a month?
5. In 1990, where is Everardo living?
6. What happens when Ever will not go to school in 1986?
7. How do Quinton and Ever get per cap payments?
8. What does Ever read while he is staying with his father in 1990?
9. Why does Vincent quit drinking?
10. What does Vincent have and do when he picks up Ever and Quinton from school the first time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Calling for a Blanket Dance, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 2
Hokeah reveals Leander’s life during a pivotal time. How do the events in Calling for a Blanket Dance help Leander mature and grow?
Essay Topic 3
Vincent begins spending time with his grandsons. How does Vincent begin spending time with his grandsons? How do the boys symbolize redemption in his life?
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