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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it when Frankie arrives at Bernice's home?

2. Where is Bernice's house located?

3. Where did Bernice and Ludie get married?

4. While trying to resist the solider, what does F. Jasmin do to buy herself some time?

5. What does F. Jasmin, Bernice, and John Henry all do, suddenly, at the same time in the darkening kitchen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the novel, what do you think are Frankie's three biggest fears? Why do you think each of these represent her biggest fears? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

In the Member of the Wedding, Frankie is the protagonist of the novel. Is Frankie her own antagonist? Why or why not? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the author chose to use a narrator to tell Frankie's story? Why did the author not use the first person narrative to portray her struggle to belong to a group? Please use specific examples from the book.

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