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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 type of establishment does Amma visit first on the day she chooses to skip school?

2. Chapter 25 begins how long after Chapter 24 ends?

3. In Chapter 17, Nana forces Belinda to make what kind of promise?

4. When Belinda first meets Helena, she mentally refers to her in connection with which physical attribute?

5. For how many days do Amma and Belinda stay home sick when they are struck with the same malady at once?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Roisin offer for her ghosting of Amma and how do they all connect?

2. To what type of location does Amma take Belinda on the girls' eighth trip home from Abacus College?

3. What major revelation does Amma make to Belinda?

4. How does Belinda react to the major revelation Amma makes to her?

5. For what reason are Belinda and Amma stuck together at home for two solid days in Chapter 19?

6. What misconceptions does Belinda have about homosexuality?

7. What action does Belinda take on the bus that results in Amma's admiration?

8. What is Belinda's reaction to the place to which Amma takes her on their eighth trip home from Abacus College?

9. What kind of meltdown does Amma have in Waitrose?

10. How does Donkor use foreshadowing within the scene when Amma is waiting for Roisin at Starbucks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What lessons are readers of Housegirl meant to take with them from the reading of the novel and how does Donkor communicate that he wants readers to apply these lessons to their own lives?

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of Mary's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Donkor in depicting Mary and include in your discussion the reasons that Donkor portrays Mary in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 3

How do the themes of dissatisfaction and acceptance function within Housegirl and what is Donkor’s message regarding these themes?

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