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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. Lucy learns that _________________ since she left her home.

2. How many girls does Lucy look after?

3. A letter from Lucy's mother tells of _____________________.

4. How does Lucy feel when she says something that hurts Mariah's feelings?

5. What does Lucy do with the girls after their meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who lived in the house where Lucy lived and worked?

2. What were Lucy's first impressions of the lake house and her experience there?

3. What are some of the things that Lucy cannot stand and what does she not understand about the family?

4. How does Chapter One begin?

5. How did Lucy fit in with the family?

6. Who is Mariah?

7. What is the usual content of Lucy's mother's letters to her?

8. Why was Lucy surprised that the sun is shining in the city?

9. How did Lucy's life become routine and depressing?

10. What is the overall description of Lucy that emerges from Chapter One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LUCY is sometimes defined as an autobiographical piece based on Jamaica Kincaid's life. Do some research about Kincaid's life and describe how Kincaid based the novel on her own life experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Lewis. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Lewis?

Essay Topic 3

Does Kincaid end the story on a note of hope for Lucy or with the hint that her challenge in developing meaningful relationships in her life will continue? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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