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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. Why does Inda think that Chiquita had a good experience?

2. What does Chiquita know about men?

3. Why does Chiquita not want to get married?

4. What nickname does Michael give Inda?

5. What type of receding hairline do Walter's brother have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chiquita approach Raymond?

2. How does Michael reveal himself?

3. Why does Valerie decide to go to Canada?

4. Does Chiquita believe her story?

5. What happens of Daniel's appearance at Inda and Valerie's house?

6. Why does the fire not start?

7. What does Chiquita realize at this moment?

8. Why did Bae-Bae's neglect Chiquita?

9. What happens when Inda and Brown decide to leave?

10. What is the state of Valerie and Brown's love lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare the differences between Valerie, Inda and Chiquita. How different are their lives and what choices may have affected this? What are their strengths and weaknesses as individuals? In what way are their relationships used to develop the themes of the book?

Essay Topic 3

What does Chiquita learn about friendship in this story? Why is this such an important lesson to learn?

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