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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. In which location does Chapter 13 of Queenie begin?

2. The final resolution Queenie includes on her list in Chapter 15 involves which topic?

3. Which activity suggested by Janet does Queenie undertake in Chapter 23, with unfortunate results?

4. How many of Queenie's roommates have gone to stay with their families during the holidays, as revealed in Chapter 14?

5. How many resolutions does Queenie make in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Queenie worries about which of her family members refusing to accept her choice to see a therapist?

2. Describe Queenie's first session with Janet.

3. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Cassandra is cruel, selfish, and self-deluding.

4. For what reason is Queenie suspended from her job in Chapter 21?

5. What decision does Queenie make about her friendships in Chapter 22 and what action does she then take?

6. In what way do the themes of oppression and brutality become intertwined in Chapter 21?

7. What major life change does Queenie undergo in Chapter 22?

8. How does the theme of regret arise within Chapter 13?

9. How does Queenie gain access to the offices of The Daily Read in Chapter 13?

10. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Queenie has a passion for music.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Queenie and analyze Carty-Williams’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Carty-Williams's decision to include humor within the fictional text of Queenie. What purpose did Carty-Williams have in mind when including these instances of humor and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

Essay Topic 3

What messages are being sent about racial tensions in the United Kingdom in the novel Queenie and what actions does Carty-Williams hope to provoke within the text’s audience?

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