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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. What author is described as Bibi's latest hero in Chapter 4?

2. In what decade was Megan born?

3. Where is Josephine said to be from in Chapter 3?

4. How is GG related to Megan?

5. What Guyanese poet wrote I is a Long Memoried Woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is language stressed in Megan/Morgan's narrative?

2. What is Megan's relationship to GG?

3. How is Penelope described when her character is first introduced in Chapter 3?

4. What was Penelope's chldhood like?

5. How is transgender defined?

6. How did Megan meet Bibi? What was the nature of their early relationship?

7. Why is Morgan in attendance at the play in the present-day narrative?

8. How does Morgan know Yazz in the contemporary timeline?

9. How do Shirley's views about her job change over time?

10. Who is Hattie? How is this character described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss three examples of irony in Girl, Woman, Other. How is verbal irony employed? What is an example of situational irony? How does the author make use of dramatic irony? What purpose does each example serve?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the plot structure of Girl, Woman, Other. What is a frame device and how is this employed in the novel? Where is the climax of the story? What information is related in the falling action and denouement?

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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