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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 Chapter 9, which character does Sandy blame for the break up of her family and her "persecution"?

2. What does Birdie take from her mother's box of mementos?

3. Why won't Sandy allow Birdie to contact Deck and Cole?

4. Which character offers Birdie a ride home from town in Chapter 9?

5. What do Birdie and Nicholas smoke in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mementos does Birdie find stashed in her mother's room?

2. Why does Birdie imagine she is doing a school report for her old Nkrumah school?

3. What reaction does Birdie expect her mother to have about her absence?

4. How does Birdie endanger her and Sandy's cover story?

5. Why does Jim scold Birdie for lying?

6. How does Birdie finance her trip to California?

7. Why do the girls in New Hampshire make fun of Birdie in Chapter 9?

8. Describe Corvette.

9. How does Nicholas offend Birdie in Chapter 10?

10. Who is Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the significance of Birdie's relationship to Nicholas. What lesson does Sandy teach Birdie about men and how does Nicholas fit into that lesson? What role does race play in Birdie's relationship with Nicholas? How might their relationship change once Birdie has established a life in Berkeley?

Essay Topic 2

How does Birdie's perceived race affect her status in society? What strengths will she need to develop as an adult in order to thrive in American society? How might living in Berkeley affect her outlook on people of mixed race?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the canary. What does it symbolize to Deck? What does it symbolize to Birdie? How might Deck's theories and the publication of his book affect his relationships with Cole and Birdie in the future?

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