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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. Where does Mercedes pray?
2. Which flag does Lily carry when she marches in the Armistice Day Parade?
3. How old is Frances's baby when he dies?
4. What is the name of the school Frances attends?
5. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?
2. How does Boutros die?
3. How does the Piper family react to the news that Frances has a job?
4. What happens to Francess' baby shortly after its birth?
5. How does Frances feel about school?
6. What story does Frances tell Lily that causes her to pass out in a cave?
7. How does Lily believe Frances was impregnated?
8. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
9. What job does Frances get after running away from home?
10. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel, Lily hears different stories about her brother Ambrose and the way he died. First, describe at least two stories that Frances tells Lily about Ambrose. Then, compare / contrast those stories to the truth of what really happened to Ambrose. What did Frances gain by lying to Lily about her brother? How did these stories affect Lily's character? Then, explain how Lily finally found out the truth about Ambrose, and what her reaction to that truth was. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
One major theme of the novel is the parallels between the daughters' sexual awakenings. Choose two of the Piper daughters and describe their sexual awakenings. How old were they when they had their sexual awakenings? Did these experiences have a positive or negative effect on their lives? How did these awakenings come about? Then, explain what message you think MacDonald is sending to the reader about the sexual awakening of young girls. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout Lily's upbringing, she hears lies regarding where she came from and why she is alive, particularly from her older sister Frances. First, describe the web of lies Frances and the rest of the family constructed regarding Lily's heritage. When does Lily begin to realize these stories are fabrications? What is her reaction to this unraveling of truth? Why do you think the Piper family felt it necessary to lie to Lily about her past? Were they trying to protect her, or did they have other, darker motivations in the lies? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen their arguments.
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