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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. What country did Matant Margaret immigrate from?

2. What is the name of Samona's cat?

3. What did Matant Margaret always do with the money she made in America?

4. Who was the teacher on the day Samona joined Seth's classroom?

5. How does Samona define a wake for Seth?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Mrs. Fabiyi greet her two young visitors when they knocked on her door?

4. What does the exterior of Mrs. Fabiyi's house look like?

5. How does Seth describe his childhood and his home life as a child?

6. What information does Samona give Seth about the proceedings at a funeral?

7. How does Papi feel about Samona Gemini?

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

9. What explanation does Mrs. Fabiyi give to the children as to her absence from the neighborhood?

10. How does Jean-Claude act directly after his fight with Chantal, which worries his brother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the beauty pageant, Samona performs a monologue from Sojourner Truth's piece "Aint I a Woman?" First, explain why Samona chose this piece, and what the response from the audience to her performance was. Then, explain how Sojourner Truth's monologue explains the main theme of the novel - women's rights.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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