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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. Where does Chiquita's lover man live?

2. Who is Walter arguing with when Valerie finds him the morning after?

3. How does Daniel find Valerie's fragrance?

4. What is Walter's favorite chair in the den?

5. Why does Inda chase Valerie across the beach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Valerie upset at the beginning of "Sister, Sister"?

2. Why does Inda contact Wiley?

3. Why is Chiquita more shocked than Inda?

4. How does Inda compare Andre to Walter?

5. Why is Chiquita insecure?

6. What leads Inda to decide to meet Wiley?

7. Why does Valerie tell Daniel she can no longer see him?

8. Why does Valerie decide to have an affair?

9. What happens when Valerie confronts Walter?

10. What happens after Inda leaves Raymond's place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Valerie give up her dreams? How does she come to the realization that she is holding herself back?

Essay Topic 2

If the book were made into a film, how would Dickey's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

Essay Topic 3

How does Valerie prove herself herself to be incredibly brave in this story? How does her bravery effect her life?

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