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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 time does Tish say she plans to see the lawyer when asked in Section 2?

2. What business does Fonny's family own?

3. What does Ernestine say she will do to the Hunt women if they come near the baby again?

4. What physical feature of Adrienne's does Ernestine make fun of in Section 2?

5. What does Mrs. Hunt implore Frank to give up in Section 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tish describe the sculpture that Fonny gives Sharon?

2. How does Ms. Hunt respond to the news that Tish is pregnant with Fonny's baby, in Section Two?

3. How does Joseph respond when Tish tells him she is pregnant in Section Two?

4. How does Tish describe Fonny's pad in Section Two?

5. How do Tish and Fonny meet in Section One?

6. How does Tish describe the Spanish Restaurant that Fonny takes her to in Section Two?

7. How does Tish respond when Adrienne says to her, "I can't believe that you are that stupid" in Section Two?

8. In Section Two, when the Hunts come to the Rivers', how is Mrs. Hunt dressed and why does this stand out?

9. How do Sharon and Joseph meet?

10. What are the detials of Tish and Fonny's first conversation in Section One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Hayward a trustworthy character? What institutional structures make it hard for Tish to trust him? Is she validated in her concerns?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the purpose of Sharon's visit to Puerto Rico. Was she successful? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of racism in America expressed in the novel? How does racism impact the characters in different ways?

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