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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. How old is Abeo when her virginity is taken?

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

4. How many shrines does Serafine go to looking for Abeo?

5. Why does Abeo bleed in the river?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens at Eden Rehabilitation Center?

3. Why is Abeo uncertain about Dayo?

4. What happens at the mall?

5. What happens after Abeo's third cycle?

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

7. What does Thema reveal to Abeo?

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

9. What does Serafine see when she walks into Abeo's room without knocking?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay in which you explore the concept of "home," specifically in regard to Abeo. What elements make up a home for Abeo? Be sure to include specific moments from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore how losing her son effects Abeo. In what ways does her life and overall behavior change afterward?

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