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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 what decade does the novel "Seth and Samona" take place?

2. At which of the following spots did Samona catch a very embarrassed Seth using the bathroom?

3. Which of the following is missing from Mrs. Fabiyi's apartment, which confuses the children?

4. How does Mrs. Fabiyi react when she hears that all the neighborhood children are afraid of her?

5. At the time of the novel's setting, how long has Seth's family been living in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Samona wear on the night of the beauty pageant?

2. From where did Seth's family immigrate, and how are the remnants of their homeland still present in their household?

3. When Seth finally locates Jean-Claude, how does his brother react?

4. How does Seth find out about Matant Margaret's death?

5. How does Mrs. Fabiyi help Samona in the beauty pageant preparations?

6. What happens when Chantal volunteers to bring food over the the Gemini home with Seth?

7. How does Anthony react to Seth's surprise visit in the church?

8. What is Seth's first impression of Samona when she joins his class in the third grade?

9. What information does Reggie give about Jean-Claude's whereabouts?

10. How does Seth react to the fight that breaks out on Sunday morning between Jean-Claude and Chantal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jean-Claude is a character who embraces pacifism. Explain why Jean-Claude feels so opposed to violence in the streets, and give at least two-examples of the ways Jean-Claude combats violence in his neighborhood. What is the neighborhood response to Jean-Claude's pacifist ways?

Essay Topic 2

The turning point in Seth's relationship with Samona happens during the beauty pageant. First, explain how Seth felt about Samona leading up to the pageant. Then, explain how Seth came to Samona's rescue when she froze on stage during the pageant. Finally, explain how the beauty pageant altered the way Seth viewed his best friend, and how their relationship changed at the end of the novel

Essay Topic 3

First impressions are important in this novel. First, explain what Seth's first impressions of Samona were when she showed up in his classroom in the third grade. Then, explain whether or not Samona lived up to those first-impressions as the novel progressed.

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