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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. How many anti-Rockefeller drug law events does Elaine attend in her first year out of prison?
2. In Chapter 41, who is taking a data entry class?
3. Why is Elaine angry at Nathan in Chapter 30?
4. In Chapter 38, who is battling for control of the Bartlett family?
5. How much is Elaine asked to put up to hold the house she wants in Chapter 42?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Elaine dressed for her first Thanksgiving at home after being in prison?
2. Part of the reason that Elaine is so broke all the time is because of relatives asking her for money all the time. Why is she giving money away that she needs?
3. Describe the living room of Apartment 13B from Chapter 40.
4. Why is Elaine not allowed to see Sabrina's body?
5. Why does Elaine tell Danae to leave her apartment and changes the locks?
6. How is Jamel spending most of his days in Chapter 39?
7. When Elaine realizes that a family member stole money from her, she does nothing. Why is that?
8. Describe Cassandra's relationship with Jamel.
9. Why is Elaine frantic about finding a new apartment?
10. Why does Elaine call 911 in Chapter 32?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Life on the Outside" is an example of narrative nonfiction in that it's a true story that reads like fiction. While the story is about Elaine Bartlett, it is not her voice recounting the story. In reality, author Jennifer Gonnerman is part of the story. What is her role and goal in the telling of this book? Do you ever feel her advising or judging Elaine? Is she ever a part of the story? Do you find any evidence of her "voice?"
Essay Topic 2
Elaine and Nathan make the decision to marry before being sentenced. Yvonne makes her strenuous objections known. Both Elaine and Nathan know for a fact that they're going to prison. So why do they decide to marry? Do they think marriage will have an effect on their sentencing?
Essay Topic 3
Learn the history of housing projects. What is their purpose? Are they successful in what they intend to do? While housing projects are for people suffering from poverty, do they perpetuate that poverty? Is there a chance for more criminal behavior around a housing project? Why or why not?
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