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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. Who is described as the star of the film Pink Flamingos in Chapter 1?

2. Who became a learning mentor seven years ago at a Middlesbrough school according to the narrative in Chapter 2?

3. Where does Yazz live in Chapter 1?

4. What was the building called that Amma moved to at the back of King's Cross?

5. In what tense is the narrative related?

Short Essay Questions

1. Under what circumstances did Dominique meet Nzinga?

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

3. What is intersectional feminism?

4. What is the Republic of Freedomia? How is it described?

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

6. What major event happened in Carole's life when she was 13?

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

8. How is the theme of privilege explored in Yazz's narrative?

9. How are Carole's and LaTisha's circumstances similar?

10. Describe Amma's career trajectory. Where is she in her career as the novel opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of GG/Hattie in Girl, Woman, Other. How does this character's backstory relate to the novel's overarching themes? What is GG/Hattie's greatest secret? Why has she kept this secret?

Essay Topic 2

Examine and discuss the theme of generational differences in Girl, Woman, Other. How is this theme explored through the characters of Amma, Dominique, and Yazz? What statement(s) do you think the author is making regarding generational differences? What symbolism relates to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of racism, sexism, and identity in relation to Penelope's story in Girl, Woman, Other. How are these themes developed through Penelope's actions and backstory? What symbolism relates to these themes? How does Penelope relate to the other protagonists in the novel in connection to these themes?

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