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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the owner of the building in King's Cross that let his tenants live there for free if they kept it up?
(a) Alexander Archibald.
(b) Jack Staniforth.
(c) Richard Birkins.
(d) Ross Anderson.

2. At what theater is Amma's play opening in Chapter 1?
(a) The Lyceum Theatre.
(b) The Apollo Victoria Theatre.
(c) The Cambridge Theatre.
(d) The National Theatre.

3. How did Carole's father die?
(a) He was hit by a truck.
(b) He had a heart attack.
(c) He drowned himself.
(d) He fell from a window.

4. What does Yazz intend to become professionally, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?
(a) A cartoonist.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A banker.
(d) A model.

5. In what field did Carole's father earn his PhD?
(a) Drama.
(b) Economics.
(c) English Literature.
(d) Interior Design.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Dominique born?

2. Where does Steve have a girlfriend, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of Dominique's father?

4. What is the name of Freddy's father?

5. Who was Penelope Halifax's first husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Amma's play that is opening in Chapter 1? What is the play about?

2. How would you describe Yazz's relationship with Roland?

3. How is Bummi's relationship with Sister Omofe described?

4. What is Carole's profession? How does she feel about her work?

5. How did Carole go about improving her situation when she was 14?

6. How would you describe the relationship between Amma and Dominique? How did they meet?

7. Describe the narrative style in Girl, Woman, Other. From what narrative perspective is the story related?

8. How did Bummi respond to learning about Freddy? Why?

9. What is Yazz's relationship to Amma? How close are they?

10. Where did Carole attend college? What were her experiences like here?

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