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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. Where does Roland teach a class called Modern Life?

2. Where did Amma's parents move after marrying?

3. What is Dolores's occupation?

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

5. Into what field did Marcus enter after university?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Sylvester and what tension does his character bring in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

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

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. What is intersectional feminism?

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

Discuss the character arc of Shirley/Mrs. King in the novel. What are the most notable character traits exhibited by Shirley when she begins her teaching career? How do Shirley's impressions of herself compare with the impressions of those around her (such as Carole, LaTisha, etc.)? How does Shirley's outlook change in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the language style of Girl, Woman, Other. What is noteworthy about the author's use of punctuation? How would you describe the rhythm of the narrative? How are literary devices such as assonance and alliteration employed?

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