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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. At what time of day is Matant Margaret's wake held?

2. Who tells Seth that Grandma is very sad about Matant Margaret's death?

3. How is Seth related to Enrie?

4. When Seth does not want to join Samana, what does she tease him about?

5. What language does Seth's grandmother speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Michelin family react to the news that Samona will compete in the upcoming beauty pageant?

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

3. How does Grandmother react to the wake?

4. After the news of Matant Margaret's death, where does Seth find his mother and grandmother?

5. What was Seth's first impressions of Jerome when they met?

6. What happens when Seth tries to avoid Samona in the neighborhood?

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

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

9. After the altercation, how does Jean-Claude feel about Jerome?

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

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

Mrs. Gemini has a very unique way of parenting her children. First, describe Mrs. Gemini's character as she was described in the novel. Then, give one example of a time Mrs. Gemini made a poor decision within her household. How did this decision affect her children? What seems more important to Mrs. Gemini, her artwork or her children? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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