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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. Who picks Abeo up from the airport in New York?

2. Who writes to Serafine from Ukemby?

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

4. Why is Abeo mad at Serafine at the mall?

5. What does Duma think of Allen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dayo Chebe?

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

3. What happens to Pra in the river?

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

5. What happens at the mall?

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

7. What does Abeo spend her days doing in winter of 2003?

8. How does Abeo relieve herself of Duma?

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

10. Who does Serafine tell Abeo is her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze how Abeo's understanding of her own self-worth changes throughout the novel, particularly after she leaves the shrine. Specifically, how does her understanding of her self-worth change for the better? Use specific passages from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze the relationship between Taylor Adams and Abeo. What does Taylor do for Abeo, and why does she have such a lasting impact on her life?

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