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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does F. Jasmin say she will do if her brother and the bride do not take her with them?

2. Which character says," Fool's hill. You have a whole lot less of sense than I was giving you credit for. What makes you think they want to take you along with them? Two is a company and three is a crowd."

3. What type of dress does F. Jasmin plan on wearing to the wedding?

4. What does Bernice ask F. Jasmin to do in order to change the subject?

5. When F. Jasmin returns home from her date, how does her father take the question that she asks?

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 Big Mama's prediction about F. Jasmin's future regarding the roads, trains, and money, foreshadow what comes later in the novel? Please use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Why does the novel not focus on Jarvis even though his wedding is anticipated throughout the novel? Why does the author choose to only focus on Jarvis through Frankie's thoughts about the wedding and her memories of her brother? Please use specific examples from the book.

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