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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. How does Daniel find out that Valerie is married?

2. What kind of ring does Chiquita want from her lover man?

3. Which type of incense does Valerie burn?

4. What does Walter sell?

5. What is the relationship status of Valerie's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Inda contact Wiley?

2. How does Inda compare Andre to Walter?

3. What happens when Inda and Chiquita have dinner together?

4. How close are Valerie and Inda?

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

6. What makes Chiquita nervous?

7. What does Chiquita want from her relationship?

8. What happens when Inda runs into Chiquita again?

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

10. What leads Inda to decide to meet Wiley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Brown prove his leadership skills in this story? What are his strengths and weaknesses as a leader?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the structure of the book:

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story?

How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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