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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 object of Samantha's is in Birdie's special box?

2. According to Ronnie Parkman, how long do Deck and Cole stay in Brazil?

3. In Chapter 12, why is Birdie taunted by the boys in town?

4. Why does Sandy drop a jar of jam in the store?

5. Which god does Birdie pray to in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Corvette.

2. Who is Jim?

3. Why does Birdie feel betrayed by Sandy in Chapter 13?

4. How does Birdie finance her trip to California?

5. How does Birdie attempt to find her father and Cole in Chapter 16?

6. Describe Birdie's conversation with Samantha at Dennis' party.

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

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

9. Why is Birdie taunted by a group of boys in Chapter 12?

10. What happens to Birdie and Sandy's relationship after Birdie moves to Boston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the time period in which Birdie and her mother lived in motels and communes. What motivates Sandy to make the choice to live such a transient lifestyle? How does transient living affect Birdie's education and character development? What motivates Sandy to settle down and how does that decision affect Birdie's character?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the significance of Birdie's box of "negrobilia". What does the box originally contain and what types of items does Birdie add to it over the years? Why do Deck and Cole give Birdie the box? What is the significance of the negrobilia to Birdie?

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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