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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the female narrator almost arrested?

2. What were the soldiers asking Madan Roger?

3. Who says, "You want to kill me too? Go ahead. I don't care anymore. I'm dead already. You have already done the worst to me that you can do. You have killed my soul?"

4. Who is the female narrator referring to in this sentence, "I wish he would catch a bullet so we could see how scared he really is"?

5. Who says, "it had happened before all over this country and tonight it will happen again and there is nothing we can do?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about the author's use of color in the story. When is it used? What impact does it have?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the relationship between the second narrator and her father. What helps the narrator come to terms with her father's decision? Who influences the narrator's change of heart? Does this mean she is able to forsake her love for the first narrator?

Essay Topic 3

Think about the elements of the story that are repeated. What literary function does this serve? What is its effect on the narrative? Be sure to use examples.

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