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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. Who does King leave in his tent?

2. Who comes to King in his sleep?

3. Who is Camille?

4. Who stops cooking after Khalid dies?

5. What about his mother irks King?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who at school does King think might have a crush on him?

2. What does Jasmine want to be when she grows up?

3. Who has not cooked since Khalid died?

4. Who is Khalid?

5. What does Khalid say about time?

6. Who goes missing?

7. Why is there a search party in town?

8. Who does King's dad say therapy is for?

9. Who does King run into by the bayou?

10. Why is King concerned about Sandy's dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore King coming to terms with the fact that he is gay. How does this realization come about, and how does he feel about it? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the theme of race in the novel. In what ways do discussions of race and racism show up in the novel? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring King's idea about dragonflies. Why are dragonflies such a prominent symbol in the book?

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