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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Of what do Eddie and Ava finally convince Joyce?
2. Why does Joyce decide to visit the state capitol?
3. What do Joyce and Ava find in the house?
4. What do Ava and Eddie think about Frank's behavior towards Imani?
5. How do Ava and Joyce find Reverend Anderson when they visit him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Two themes present themselves in these chapters: adversity and ignorance.
1. Explain what you think this statement means. Use examples from the book to support your answer.
2. What do you think are the best ways to change people who are ignorant about social issues? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
3. Do you think Reverend Anderson's behavior in kicking Joyce from the church room reflects a harmful or helpful attitude on the part of a minister? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
The author's use of time shifts is an effective technique that allows her to share Ava's thoughts without the benefit of dialogue with another character.
1. Why do you think using flashbacks is an effective technique to tell about Ava? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
2. Chose one scene in the book that is a flashback and rewrite it as a dialogue between Ava and another person to convey the same information. Which method did you like better?
3. Write a brief summary of what you learned about Ava via the flashbacks. Include not just facts but her emotions and thoughts.
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