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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Seth's opinion of Samona change after her monologue performance?

2. How does Seth feel about Samona's chances at winning the beauty pageant?

3. When Seth tries to confront Samona at school, what does he want to convince her to do?

4. Which of the following characters does Samona mysteriously visit in the days before the pageant, and refuse to tell Seth why?

5. Who sews the African dress that Samona wears to the pageant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Racism is an important theme in this novel, and one that Jean-Claude is very vocal about. Describe one instance of racism that appears in the text, and explain how that instance has affected Jean-Claude's character.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Immigration is a process that has deeply affected many of the characters in this novel. Choose one character and describe their immigration story. Then, explain how immigration has affected this character's life in America.

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