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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 spends four days on Riker's Island in Chapter 43?
2. Who called Elaine with the bad news in Chapter 38?
3. How many dogs does Elaine own in Chapter 43?
4. What gift did Lora give Elaine for her 43rd birthday?
5. Who is the new parole officer that upsets Jamel so much in Chapter 36?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why is Jamel so angry with Cassandra?
3. Where does Elaine find herself on the third anniversary of her release from prison?
4. Why is Elaine not allowed to see Sabrina's body?
5. How is Jamel spending most of his days in Chapter 39?
6. How is Elaine dressed for her first Thanksgiving at home after being in prison?
7. Why is Jamel upset with his new parole officer in Chapter 36?
8. When Jamel ends up in the hospital with a hurt leg and neck, how does he explain it to his mother?
9. What changes does Jamel see on Avenue D in Chapter 34?
10. Describe the living room of Apartment 13B from Chapter 40.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Often in a book, main characters undergo change as a result of what happens to them in the story. What kinds of changes does Elaine undergo during "Life on the Outside?" Are they changes for the better or worse?
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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