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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Mrs. Fabiyi's dress on the day of the pageant?

2. What relationship does Anthony have with Reggie?

3. How does Jean-Claude greet Seth with Seth finally finds him?

4. Which of the following characters does NOT sit with Seth on the day of the pageant?

5. How does the pageant audience react to Samona's African dress?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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