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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 does Auntie Petra do to Adan for stealing from Dr. Thompson's daughter?

2. What does Wilma always make for Carson's breakfast in Chapter 21?

3. What does Lala know that some people lie about in abusive relationships?

4. How does Adan know Dr. Thompson?

5. Who are two of Adan's friends he hangs out with after Baby's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Tone and Lala often do together when they become friends as youngsters?

2. Why is Sergeant Beckles so anxious to solve the mystery of Baby's death?

3. What are some reasons Lala does not leave Adan after he starts beating her?

4. What does Tone show Lala that he has not shown to almost anyone else?

5. What happens to Tone in his youth that generates great anguish and anger in him afterwards?

6. What story does Adan start telling just between himself and Lala about Baby's death?

7. Who does Adan rob and beat many years later from his own childhood?

8. What is Adan fixated on, strangely, after Baby's funeral?

9. What incident prompts Adan's first beating by his Auntie Petra?

10. What huge secret is Tone keeping from Adan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Lala's wedding ring, and the manner in which Adan procures it, symbolize about their entire marriage and relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Jones describe the history of Lala's and Tone's relationship and their feelings for each other? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Jones describe daily life for women in Barbados like Lala, Wilma, Esme, and the Queen of Sheba? What are some of the most significant challenges, dangers, and barriers to their being able to reach their full potential? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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