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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. Why do Serafine and her husband sleep in separate rooms?

2. What does Duma think of Allen?

3. How old does Abeo think she is before Taylor corrects her?

4. Who is Femi?

5. What does Serafine see on Abeo's stomach?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens between Abeo and Dayo at the birthday party?

4. What was the reaction to Eden in Ukemby?

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

6. Why does Dayo stare at Abeo?

7. What happens the first time Dayo tries to kiss Abeo?

8. What does Allen do for Eden?

9. Who is Dayo Chebe?

10. Who does Serafine stay with for the rest of her trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how Eleanor's relationship with her mother, Serafine, changes throughout the novel.

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

Healing from emotional and physical trauma is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

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