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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. Elaine finds out that Sabrina ingested a poison commonly found in antifreeze and cleaning supplies. What is it called?
2. Who is Gary Williams?
3. Who experiences cuff therapy in Chapter 41?
4. Who spends four days on Riker's Island in Chapter 43?
5. Who has spent six months on Riker's Island when Chapter 44 starts?
Short Essay Questions
1. What changes does Jamel see on Avenue D in Chapter 34?
2. When Elaine realizes that a family member stole money from her, she does nothing. Why is that?
3. Why is Apartment 13B more crowded than usual on April 3, 2001?
4. 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?
5. When Elaine is in a car wreck on New Year's Eve, what injuries does she suffer from?
6. What type of programs does Jamel participate in as required by his parole officer?
7. Where does Elaine find herself on the third anniversary of her release from prison?
8. Why is Jamel so angry with Cassandra?
9. When Jamel ends up in the hospital with a hurt leg and neck, how does he explain it to his mother?
10. After years of not seeing each other, Elaine doesn't greet Nate in the same way as his fantasy. Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Most books have a theme or a central message. What would you say the overlying message or theme for "Life on the Outside" is? Give examples to support your answer. Is it easy or difficult to know what the message is?
Essay Topic 2
What role does poverty and race play in Elaine's arrest, conviction, and sentencing? Does it play a role in her initial denial for clemency? Explain your answer, providing supporting information from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Elaine is strongly focused on being a mother, both in and out of prison. It is part of her identity. When she is released, there are times she is faced with guilt over not being there as a mother to her children. If Elaine had not gone to prison, how do you think things would have been different for her children? Which child is most affected by Elaine's long imprisonment?
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