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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. In 1976, how much money do Lila and Hank give Turtle?
2. In 1990, why is Ever expelled from school?
3. When was Sissy born?
4. How much does Quinton get in 1993 from lease money?
5. In 1995, how many sandwiches does Ever make every morning before he goes off to work?
Short Essay Questions
1. In 1990, what does Ever have for lunch when he stays with his father?
2. Where does Ever get a job in 1995 and what does he do?
3. Why does Turtle call her mother in 1976 after a trip to Mexico?
4. Where does Turtle get the money for the down payment for a house?
5. What does Ever read while he is staying with his father in 1990?
6. What happens when Ever will not go to school in 1986?
7. What happens when Turtle and Everardo drive home from Mexico in 1976?
8. Why does Turtle asks her father if she and her family can stay with him for a month?
9. Why does Vincent quit drinking?
10. Why does Ever get angry with his father in 1990?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Calling for a Blanket Dance to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?
Essay Topic 2
Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in Calling for a Blanket Dance, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different chapters?
Essay Topic 3
Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon her interpretation of life. How does Hokeah use artistic license to create the realistic background of Calling for a Blanket Dance?
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