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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 does Sissie point out about her mother in Part 3?

2. What does Sissie drink as she sits with her parents in Part 3?

3. Before entering the bar as an adult, how does Sissie feel?

4. Which of the following people does Sissie find handsome?

5. What does Sissie's aunt claim to have written to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Sissie similar and different to her mother? How is Jesse comparable to Sissie's father? What predictions can the reader make based on these commonalities?

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

How does Joyce Carol Oates use dialogue to convey parts of the story? Is dialogue vital to the story? Why or why not?

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