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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 is Sunny's father?

2. Who is the author of her book?

3. To what does this statement lead?

4. What does Lala complain that instead of fighting about Christmas trees, they should all be doing?

5. How does Reba react to this news?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at Ballyhoo?

2. From where do Lala and Boo return? What does Lala have with her?

3. When does Sunny talk about Joe? What does she say?

4. Why does Lala decide she cannot go to the dance?

5. What does Lala say about her experience at a Passover supper?

6. Why does Boo convince Lala to go to the dance?

7. What does Boo think Lala needs to do, regarding society? How does Lala respond?

8. Why does Joe think Sunny will not attend Ballyhoo?

9. What exciting thing has happened to Lala?

10. How does Joe react to Peachy's comments about the Standard Club and the Progressive Club? What does Peachy explain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme runs deeper than initially thought.

Part 1) How has the theme grown deeper, and how does it relate to the interaction between people?

Part 2) How do Joe and Sunny demonstrate this deeper meaning?

Part 3) How can the reader or audience member incorporate this theme into his or her own life?

Essay Topic 2

The tearing of Lala's dress is symbolic.

Part 1) How does Lala's dress get torn? What is symbolic about this?

Part 2) What is the connection between this symbolism and the theme?

Part 3) What is ironic about the meaning behind the tearing of the dress and the relationship between Joe and Sunny?

Essay Topic 3

Boo is in denial over several issues.

Part 1) What are these issues? Why is she unable to accept what other tell her?

Part 2) How does this denial reflect how important Judaism is in her life?

Part 3) How is the role Judaism plays in her life in conflict with the fact she is Jewish and others know she is Jewish? Why is she considered a Jew, even though she does not practice the religion?

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