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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 much did Elaine bring home from her job every two weeks before her demotion in Chapter 37?

2. Elaine finds two scars on Nathan. One is on his finger from writing her long letters. Where is the other and how was it caused?

3. How much money is missing from Elaine's bank account in Chapter 43?

4. In Chapter 38, what call that Elaine had been dreading finally came?

5. Who is Yvonne Stennet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Elaine not allowed to see Sabrina's body?

2. Describe Cassandra's relationship with Jamel.

3. Who is Yvonne Stennet and what is her connection to Elaine's family?

4. What does Elaine do to prepare for her Thanksgiving celebration?

5. What type of programs does Jamel participate in as required by his parole officer?

6. Why does Elaine call 911 in Chapter 32?

7. What changes does Jamel see on Avenue D in Chapter 34?

8. How is Elaine dressed for her first Thanksgiving at home after being in prison?

9. When Elaine is in a car wreck on New Year's Eve, what injuries does she suffer from?

10. Why does Elaine tell Danae to leave her apartment and changes the locks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Soon after her release from prison, Elaine makes the realization that she has left one prison only to come home to another prison. Compare and contrast the two prisons in Elaine's life--Bedford Hills Prison and Apartment 13B.

Essay Topic 2

In the "Author's Notes," author Jennifer Gonnerman states that she relies largely upon her own observations in the telling of Elaine Bartlett's story. Do her observations color the story or is she able to maintain objectivity in the telling of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the "War on Drugs" as evidenced by laws like the Rockefeller drug laws. Why are drugs a problem in American society? Do strong drug laws deter offenders? Does the punishment fit the crime? Support your answers with statistics from today's drugs and drug laws. Make a recommendation on what you think the best solution to the problem is. Be sure to support your argument.

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