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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. Why didn't Mercedes want Frances to raise her own son?
2. Where is Lily supposed to be on the day Frances drags her into the cave?
3. Where does Mercedes arrange for Frances to give birth to her baby?
4. How does Adelaide Taylor feel about Frances?
5. What type of business does Uncle Jameel own?
Short Essay Questions
1. What job does Frances get after running away from home?
2. Who is Ginger?
3. What truth does Frances finally reveal to Lily before she leaves for Mabou to give birth?
4. How does Frances react to her pregnancy?
5. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?
6. How did Lily react when she met Rose for the first time?
7. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
8. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
9. How does the Piper family react to the news that Frances has a job?
10. What happens to Francess' baby shortly after its birth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In school, Kathleen is clearly ostracized by her peers. First, describe the type of student Kathleen was in school. What were her strengths? What were her weaknesses? Then, describe, with specific examples, the way Kathleen was treated in school. Why do you think she was treated this way? Do you think she deserved this type of treatment? Why or why not? Finally, who, if anyone, is to blame for Kathleen's maltreatment in school? Kathleen herself? The students? Or someone else? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Both Materia and Mercedes have a strong Catholic faith. First, describe Materia's religious beliefs and how she passed them on to her daughter. Then, describe Mercedes' religious beliefs. In what ways does religion affect Mercedes' daily life? Which relationship do you think is most affected by Mercedes' religious beliefs? What troubles arise due to Mercedes' zeal? Finally, explain whether or not you believe religion has a positive or negative impact on the Piper family, and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
The idea of demons and devils is ever present in the novel. First, describe James's demon. Where did the demon come from? What does it tempt him to do? How does James try to overcome his demon's power? Then, compare / contrast James's demon to Frances's devil. Where does Frances believe her devil came from? What does it tempt her to do? What do you think the presence of demons and devils symbolizes in the Piper family history? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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