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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. Who attacks the village where Sia lives?

2. Who is Marlene's fiance's mother?

3. What religious affiliation do the society people in Monrovia follow?

4. What language does Norman hear the men attacking the village speaking?

5. Who is the American president at the time Gbessa is captive on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gbessa think when she first sees Marlene Johnson, and how does Marlene react?

2. How does Norman describe his father to June Dey?

3. What feeling do Norman, June Dey, and Gbessa all share during the brief time they are all together in Part III?

4. What does Mr. Johnson say to rally the crowd at his house in Part IV?

5. Why does Norman help Gbessa when he finds her on the road?

6. Why is Ms. Ernestine upset at the Johnson's banquet?

7. What secret does Gbessa tell Maisy when they get to know each other?

8. What sight greets Norman in a ravaged village in Part III that changes the way he thinks about using his gift?

9. How does Norman escape from jail?

10. How does Norman Aragon get to Monrovia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Once Gbessa is settled in Monrovia, what are some of the sources of her power and influence? How does Gebssa's husband's, Gerald, powerful sexual attraction to Gbessa affect Gbessa's ability to achieve her aims and desires? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does June Dey discover his gift, and what does he do with it afterwards? How does meeting Norman change June Dey's understanding of his gift and how he may choose to use it? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Moore treat the theme of betrayal throughout this novel, from Master Emerson's treatment of Darlene to Callum Aragon's treatment of Nanni and Norman? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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