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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. Which character makes the following remark, "You know its still hard for me to realize that the world turns around at a rate of about a thousand miles an hour."

2. Where does the solider suggest he and F. Jasmin go on their date?

3. What street is the Blue Moon situated on?

4. In Part I, what happens to Frankie's best friend?

5. Who does F. Jasmin brag to about having a date?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the point of Berenice's stories about her past husbands? Why does she share the story with F. Jasmin?

2. Why was F. Jasmin not able to speak with her brother, Jarvis or the bride, Janice? Provide examples.

3. Who is Lily Mae Jenkins?

4. Describe F. Jasmin's date with the soldier from the Blue Moon.

5. How does time become Frankie's enemy in Part 3?

6. Describe Frankie.

7. Why is Frankie isolated by her female peers?

8. What does France to do the night after returning home from the wedding?

9. How does Frances react to not being included in the wedding party?

10. How does Frankie describe her experience of seeing the two boys out of the corner of her eye to Berenice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the art of conversation significant in the novel? What role does conversation play in the novel? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does Frankie find her voice in the novel? Was her voice lost or did she rediscover it? How do you know this? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What role does dining together play in the novel? What significance does food have in the novel? Why is dining together and food significant? Please use specific examples from the book.

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