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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is true about Sissie?

2. Who does Sissie stop trusting?

3. What does Sissie call her mother?

4. What is the name of the bar that Sissie's parents frequented?

5. How old is Sissie when she meets the mysterious man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is self-consciousness a theme in the story? Why does Sissie feel self-conscious? Is she rational in feeling this way? Why or why not? What is the cause of Sissie's discomfort?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Sissie's family dynamic: How does she feel about her parents and siblings? how does this change over time? why do you think this changes? what predictions can you make for the way Sissie's family dynamic will change?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Sissie's development as a character. Describe her starting position in comparison to her ending position. How does she change physically? How do her emotions and beliefs change? Why?

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