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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 1986, how many teachers does it take to get Ever into school?

2. What does Lucia give Everardo as he and his family drive away?

3. In 1995, how many sandwiches does Ever make every morning before he goes off to work?

4. In 1995, where is Turtle working?

5. What medal does Vincent have from his service in Korea?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1986, where is Ever's family living and where have they lived recently?

2. Why does Hayes Shade give Ever a booger mask?

3. Why does Turtle call her mother in 1976 after a trip to Mexico?

4. What does Turtle bring VIncent when he wants to make gourd dance regalia for Ever and Quinton?

5. Where does Turtle get the money for the down payment for a house?

6. In 1990, where is Everardo living?

7. Why does Ever get angry with his father in 1990?

8. How do Quinton and Ever get per cap payments?

9. Where does Turtle get a job after Everardo is nearly beaten to death and why does she like it?

10. What happens when Turtle and Everardo drive home from Mexico in 1976?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Hokeah use more metaphors or similes in Calling for a Blanket Dance? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Turtle Faith Geimausaddle lives for three days. How and why does Turtle Faith’s life cause the family to reconcile?

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