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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. Where are the white ribbons placed at the beginning of Chapter 11?
2. Who killed Justin?
3. Who witnesses Michael's and Melissa's fight in Chapter 9?
4. Who is the holiday representative who comes to visit the group of friends in Chapter 12?
5. Why is Michael resistant to Melissa's idea of moving to the suburbs?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Michael so upset when Melissa tells him who she has slept with in Chapter 13?
2. Who does Michael call late at night in Chapter 11 and why?
3. What are the circumstances under which Michael and Rachel have their first sexual encounter?
4. What traditional Nigerian food does Melissa try to make for her family and why does she make it?
5. How does Melissa feel about being around her father, Cornelius, for the holidays?
6. How are things between Melissa and Michael when they are on vacation in Chapter 12?
7. What momentous information is Stephanie waiting to tell Damian at the end of Chapter 14?
8. What does Michael begin to realize about Rachel almost immediately after he begins a sexual affair with her in Chapter 8?
9. Why is Damian starting to fall apart emotionally in Chapter 10?
10. Who does Melissa ask for advice about the strange feelings and occurrences in her house, and what advice is she given?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why does Damian seem to be having so much trouble facing his feelings about his father's death, and how does this failure to face his feelings affect his relationship with his wife? Write an essay explaining your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What are the central differences between Melissa's and Stephanie's approaches, attitudes, and comfort levels with motherhood and the ideas of traditional gender roles? Write an essay explaining your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing the importance of music, and especially the music of John Legend, as a means for Michael to make sense of his feelings about his relationship with Melissa.
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