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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 was the main goal for volunteers at Eden?

2. Who asks Abeo to dance at the party?

3. Who is Dayo?

4. What does Abeo do after Duma takes her virginity?

5. Who do Femi and Chipo throw a party for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dayo stare at Abeo?

3. What happens at Eden Rehabilitation Center?

4. What was the reaction to Eden in Ukemby?

5. Where does Abeo end up after the fight with Serafine?

6. What does Abeo do after Duma takes her virginity?

7. Who is Dayo Chebe?

8. What is the nature of Abeo's behavior for the first few months at Eden?

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

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

Abeo is a survivor. Analyze how the author uses the character of Abeo to develop the theme of survival.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how Abeo's relationship to the scars on her body changes throughout the novel. Be specific and use specific moments from the text to support your claims.

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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