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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where is the family going when Jean-Claude sneaks out of the house?
2. What place does Samona take in the beauty pageant?
3. What is Samona doing when Seth arrives in the Gemini home after the wake?
4. How does Papi feel about Samona?
5. What is the name of the monologue Samona performs during the beauty pageant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chantal Michelin is a character who is extremely unsatisfied with her life. Describe the role Chantal is forced to fill within the traditional Haitian household. Then, explain how Chantal attempts to rebel from this role. What is the reaction to her rebellion?
Essay Topic 2
Religion is something that is very important to both the Michelin and the Gemini families, although each family worships differently. First, explain the importance of religion in the Michelin family, and compare / contrast that to the importance in the Gemini family. Then, explain the differences Seth notes in the church services when he attends his own service and the Geminis' service on the same Sunday.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the course of the novel, all three Michelin males - Papi, Jean-Claude, and Seth - jockey to control the members of their family. First, describe each of these three characters' management style. Then, explain the conflict that arises when three members of the family attempt to control the rest. What lesson about control does Seth learn during this fight for power?
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