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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. Amma and Dominique met at an audition for a film set where, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?
2. What is Amma's last name?
3. What musical instrument does Lakshmi play?
4. Where was Dominique born?
5. Where is Courtney from?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who attends the play with Yazz in Chapter 1? How are these characters described?
2. Describe the narrative style in Girl, Woman, Other. From what narrative perspective is the story related?
3. How did Carole go about improving her situation when she was 14?
4. What is intersectional feminism?
5. How would you describe the relationship between Amma and Dominique? How did they meet?
6. What are LaTisha's current circumstances when her character is introduced in Chapter 2?
7. How would you describe Yazz's relationship with Roland?
8. How did Bummi respond to learning about Freddy? Why?
9. Describe Amma's career trajectory. Where is she in her career as the novel opens?
10. How did Bummi support herself and her daughter?
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
Describe and discuss Carole's character and backstory. Where did Carole grow up? What was her childhood like? What event greatly impacted Carole's character development? How did this event change Carole?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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