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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. What group does Maria invite Birdie to be a part of?

2. Where does Birdie find the Egyptian necklace?

3. Why does Sandy believe she is about to be arrested?

4. What culture is Birdie forced to adopt in her teen years?

5. How does Cole entertain a bored Birdie at the restaurant in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Deck and Sandy meet?

2. Why does Birdie have to change her name and racial identity?

3. Why doesn't Sandy think that Birdie is really "passing" as white?

4. How do Birdie and Cole learn to fit into school society at Nkrumah?

5. Describe Sandy's efforts to find a school for her daughters.

6. According to Sandy, what is a WASP?

7. Who is Mr. Golliwog?

8. Describe Birdie's relationship with Carmen.

9. Describe Birdie and Cole's relationship.

10. Describe Cole Lee.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Caucasia is filled with ironies relating to race and cultural acceptance. List examples of irony found in the novel and note how these situations affect the characters. How is irony linked to the subjects of racism, acceptance, and relationships in the novel? How do these ironic situations affect the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Sandy and Deck's attempts to promote racial equality. How does Deck plan to change perceptions of race? How does Sandy plan to change perceptions of race? How do their actions and attitudes affect their children, their families, and their own characters? What might Deck be trying to prove? What might Sandy be trying to prove?

Essay Topic 3

How does Nicholas' comment about Birdie's appearance affect their relationship? What perceptions does Birdie have of beauty and race? What perceptions does Nicholas have of beauty and race? What might this foreshadow for their relationship?

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