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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 thought makes Tish cry in Hayward's office in Section 3?

2. What is Sharon's first impression of Puerto Rico?

3. What does Ernestine tell Tish when she picks her up at the end of the day, in Section 3?

4. Who does Hayward manage to see in Section 4?

5. How old is Pietro?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Joseph and Frank physically described in Section Four?

2. What happens while Tish is buying tomatoes in Section Four?

3. Who is Mr. Hayward and how is he described?

4. How does the entire Rivers family chip in to help take care of Tish and cover Fonny's legal bills?

5. What does Hayward learn about Daniel when he is finally able to visit him in jail in Section Four?

6. How is Fonny doing when Tish visits him in Section Three?

7. Why does Mr. Hayward need more money from the Rivers in Section Three?

8. What do Fonny and Daniel talk about while Tish is out getting food, in Section Three?

9. How does Tish describe her commute to work in Section Three?

10. How does Hayward treat Tish and Sharon when they visit him in Section Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Tish and Fonny's baby symbolize in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What does Daniel symbolize in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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

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