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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. What is the name of Serafine's husband?

2. What does Abeo tell Serafine she stole from her as a child?

3. Who commits suicide at the shrine?

4. Why does Dayo stare at Abeo?

5. Who does not know Abeo is Serafine's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Abeo feel hurt when she is in Serafine's car after she picks her up at the airport?

2. What is the nature of Serafine's relationship with her husband?

3. Who does Serafine tell Abeo is her father?

4. Who goes to see Abeo graduate from Eden?

5. Who is Dayo Chebe?

6. What happens at Eden Rehabilitation Center?

7. Why does Abeo see blood on her hands when she washes in the river one day?

8. What happens at the mall?

9. What was the reaction to Eden in Ukemby?

10. What happens a decade after Duma takes Abeo's virginity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you examine the affect that Femi Hama has on Abeo when she moves in with her family. In what ways does Femi help Abeo to heal from the trauma of her past? Be sure to use specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore what family is to Abeo. Who does she consider family throughout her life, and why? What brings Abeo close to those she chooses to consider family?

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