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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. What does the waitress at Denny's think is the relationship between Valerie and Daniel?

2. What does Inda do with every dance move?

3. What opens Chiquita's heart?

4. How does Valerie know that Walter only recently left the house?

5. Who is Carlton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Valerie go home with Daniel?

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

3. How close are Valerie and Inda?

4. What leads Inda to decide to meet Wiley?

5. Why does Inda contact Wiley?

6. How happens when Valerie meets Daniel at Denny's?

7. How does Valerie react to meeting Daniel?

8. How does Inda meet Chiquita?

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

10. Do the women blame each other?

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

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

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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