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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 type of hat is Inda's father wearing?

2. Who is out on the street in front of Valerie's?

3. When did both sides of Inda's family properly meet?

4. Which cartoon character is on Inda's shirt that Valerie puts on?

5. Which item of Daniel's furniture does Valerie feel is waiting for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is making Chiquita feel uncomfortable?

2. What does Chiquita realize at this moment?

3. What happens when Inda returns to the club?

4. How does Michael reveal himself?

5. What does Chiquita write on the note to her mother?

6. What surprises Inda when she goes to Chiquita's room?

7. What does Chiquita suggest Inda to do?

8. Why does Valerie decide to go to Canada?

9. Why does Chiquita approach Raymond?

10. When does Valerie light the match?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

How does Inda prove her loyalty as a sister and friend in the story? What are her strengths and weaknesses as a sister and friend?

Essay Topic 3

What do Valerie's problems with Walter teach her about life? Why does Valerie need to be taught this lesson at this point in this story?

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