View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the "secret ingredient" in the toiletry products Seth and Samona were selling door-to-door?

2. Who is Jerome?

3. Where does Mrs. Fabiyi keep her cat?

4. In what city do Seth and Samona live?

5. When Seth arrives home from vising Mrs. Fabiyi, which of the following best describes the exterior of his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Chantal give Seth as to why she loves Jerome?

2. How do Manmi and Papi react to Chantal's speech about women's rights?

3. What was Matant Margaret's life like in the years before her death?

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

5. What does Nigel Gemini want to do with his life, and how is he working toward that goal?

6. What arrangements does Papi make for Matant Margaret's funeral?

7. How did Samona live up to the reputation she created for herself on the first day of class?

8. What memories about Matant Margaret does Seth recall at her wake?

9. How does Samona prepare for the beauty pageant while she is at school?

10. Describe Samona's relationship with her mother.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Fabiyi represents a traditional Africa many of the neighborhood children are unfamiliar with. First, explain how Mrs. Fabiyi's traditions led the neighborhood children to believe she was a witch. Then, explain how Mrs. Fabiyi's traditions helped lead Samona to a deeper understanding of herself and her beauty.

Essay Topic 2

The setting of "Seth and Samona' is important to understanding the characters in the novel. First, describe the neighborhood where Seth and Samona grow up. Then, explain the inherent dangers that the children are subjected to here. Finally, explain how these dangers affect the characters of Seth and Samona.

Essay Topic 3

Samona has three siblings who each have their own unique personality and character. Choose one of Samona's siblings and describe the daily life they lead. Then, explain how this sibling has affected the way Samona views herself and the world around her.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 900 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample