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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. The We consider Ada to be what object for them?

2. From what location does Malena hail?

3. What method does Ada use to break up with Soren?

4. A college in what state offers Ada a full scholarship that she turns down?

5. The question asked at the beginning of Chapter 5 revolves around taking what action into one's "own ear" (43)?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways had Ada been harming herself prior to Asughara's arrival?

2. What reason does Saul give for not joining Saachi and the other family members in the Southwestern United States?

3. Contrast the narration of Chapter 5 with the narration of Chapter 6.

4. Give an example of a literary device used by Emezi and how it connects to a theme of Freshwater.

5. Who is Asughara?

6. Describe Emezi's use of a simile to depict a certain character's traits.

7. In what way is the theme of appearance versus reality shown in Soren's character?

8. What quality of Ada's body do The We take for granted?

9. Describe Ada's human mother.

10. Choose and describe a particularly poignant moment in the text and analyze its effect on the reader.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Ashughara's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Emezi in depicting Ashughara and include in your discussion the reasons that Emezi portrays Ashughara in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

What message does Emezi’s send within the pages of Freshwater concerning the link between contentment and self-acceptance?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the way in which Freshwater juxtaposes spirituality, mysticism, and religion, and the goals Emezi hopes to attain by using this particular juxtaposition.

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