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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. Avey recalls that Marion always looked at her parents as if _____________________.
2. What is the topic of the sermon that Avey recalls?
3. What type of ceremony does Avey recall filming in Ghana?
4. Which of the following does Avey do as the ship sets sail to Carriacou?
5. Why did Avey deny who she really was for so many years?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what ways is Avey's meltdown at the hotel a clearing of the path for her spiritually?
2. Avey now longs for her husband "Jay" who "died" when Jerome came to the forefront and made them an affluent family. To what holiday situation does Avey compare this longing?
3. What is Lebert's interest in determining Avey's tribe?
4. What was occurring during all those years that Avey was living in denial about her true self?
5. What is the sermon that Avey recalls hearing as a little girl?
6. Who is Rosalie Parvay and how does Avey meet her?
7. Describe Avey's experience at the Beg Pardon.
8. What is revealed about the women on the boat by the way they care for Avey?
9. How does Avey know she has come back to herself?
10. What does Avey sense as she awakens in the hotel room after her night of being emotionally exhausted?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1960s and 1970s? Explain by giving examples.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Why did Marshall choose to use the omniscient narrator perspective for the novel? What does this point of view entail? What do you know about the characters and the plot line that you would not know from a different point of view?
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