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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. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," what broader themes are explored through the contrast between the Glass Apartment and the Pineapple Street house?
2. In Chapter 3, "Darley," how does Darley handle the dead pigeon that Poppy finds?
3. In Chapter 4, "Sasha," why does Sasha and Cord invite the other newlywed couple to their suite for drinks?
4. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," why does Sasha feel weird living in her new home?
5. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," what is the main source of tension between Sasha and Cord's family?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, "Darley," how does the chapter explore the theme of racial disparities through the lens of Malcolm's firing and Darley's experiences as a woman of color?
2. In Chapter 3, "Darley," how does the chapter text illustrate the importance of family support in maintaining parental well-being, especially during challenging times?
3. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," discuss how Sasha's interactions with her sisters-in-law, Georgiana and Darley, illustrate the complexities of blending different cultural backgrounds and how it impacts Sasha's sense of self.
4. In Chapter 4, "Sasha," how does Sasha's past relationship with Mullin impact her current understanding of love and commitment?
5. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," how does Georgiana's attitude and behavior towards Sasha contribute to Sasha's feelings of insecurity and isolation within her new family?
6. In Chapter 6, "Darley," how does Malcolm's unexpected firing from his job serve as a poignant example of systemic bias and privilege within the corporate world, and how does Darley's reaction reveal the larger impact of such injustices on individuals and families?
7. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," analyze the portrayal of family relationships and societal expectations in the book. How do the interactions between family members, especially Cord's parents, Chip and Tilda, reflect the influence of wealth, status, and tradition on their dynamics?
8. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," what does the house represent for Cord's family, and how does it serve as a backdrop for the tensions and conflicts that arise between Sasha and her in-laws?
9. In Chapter 4, "Sasha,, how does Sasha's family's behavior contrast with her husband Cord's family during special occasions and celebrations?
10. In Chapter 3, "Darley," how does the chapter text illustrate the challenges of parenting, and how do the characters reflect on their own childhood memories?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Darley's Saint Christopher necklace symbolize her beliefs and experiences in Chapter 21, "Darley"?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the theme of unrequited love and its impact on Georgiana's personal and professional life in Chapter 2, "Georgiana." How does her crush on Brady affect her behavior and decisions, and what lessons does she learn from this experience?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the significance of the symbolic motifs in the novel, such as the museum gala and the images of Brady.
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