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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ava wake up when a car pulled in at Joyce's?

2. What time does Ava wake up the morning after she had sex with Eddie?

3. Of what do Eddie and Ava finally convince Joyce?

4. What do Ava and Eddie think Frank represents?

5. What does Joyce do about the boys when she comes home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ava's self esteem is returning full force as her relationship with Eddie grows, and the sense of guilt and remorse she had suffered for so long is washing away.

1. Why do you think Ava's self esteem could be affected by her relationship with Eddie? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

2. Why do you think Ava has so much guilt and remorse in her life right now? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. How would you feel in Ava's position, both before and after her relationship with Eddie started?

Essay Topic 2

Gerry Anderson's returning the AIDS pamphlets symbolizes the ignorance and denial of many who would be in a position to help and possibly save lives.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

2. Do you think AIDS education should be taught to high school students? Why or why not?

3. What do you think is the best way for young people to learn about and avoid AIDS?

Essay Topic 3

Gerry Anderson has told Mattie that taking back the child will also guarantee the young girl the monthly income provided by the foster care system.

1. Do you think mothers who cannot support their children should be supported by the government? Why or why not?

2. If you were a judge who had to decide where Imani should live what would you decide? Why?

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