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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 3, "Darley," how does Darley handle the dead pigeon that Poppy finds?
2. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," what is the main source of tension between Sasha and Cord's family?
3. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," what does the Pineapple Street house symbolize in the novel?
4. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," why does Sasha feel weird living in her new home?
5. In Chapter 2, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's friendship with Lena and Kristin contribute to her personal growth?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 2, "Georgiana," explore the role of the old mansion and its various rooms in the novel. How does the mansion's layout mirror Georgiana's emotions and experiences?
2. In Chapter 4, "Sasha," how does Sasha's honeymoon experience in Turks and Caicos reveal the differences in her and Cord's vacation preferences, and what does it tell readers about their relationship dynamics?
3. 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?
4. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," how does the contrasting symbolism of the glass apartment and the Pineapple Street house reflect Sasha's internal conflict?
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 1, "Sasha," discuss the significance of the room that serves as a portal to 1997 in "Sasha's House." how does the room symbolize Sasha's struggle to blend her past with her present, and how does it impact her relationship with her husband and in-laws?
7. 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?
8. In Chapter 5, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's connection with Brady evolve through their shared interest in tennis?
9. In Chapter 5, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's upbringing and schooling contribute to her challenges in the dating world?
10. In Chapter 8, "Georgiana," how does the novel depict the tension between material abundance and ethical responsibility?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the contrast between Georgiana's privileged background and Brady's global health work contribute to her self-reflection and evolving understanding of her own position in society?
Essay Topic 2
How does Darley's Saint Christopher necklace symbolize her beliefs and experiences in Chapter 21, "Darley"?
Essay Topic 3
How does the complex relationship between Sasha and Mullin in Chapter 5, "Georgiana" reveal the impact of family dynamics and first love on individual identity and romantic preferences?
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