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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens to her sons Alioune and Malick?
2. What is the name of one of the narrator's children?
3. Who seems to have romantic intentions for the narrator since Modou left her?
4. Who helps care for the narrator's children when they are sick?
5. How many years have passed since the end of chapter 12 and the beginning of chapter 13?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Ramatoulaye realizes her daughters are smoking and wearing "Western" clothes. Discuss the idea of the "ugly American" and why many countries seem to both be attracted to and repulsed by American (United States) culture, fashions, fads, ideas, etc. Do you believe Americans deserve this contempt from many citizens of other countries? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 2
Ramatoulaye is upset when she catches her daughters smoking but seems more upset because it is a Western habit than because of health issues.
Should all types of substances be strictly regulated by the government that have been shown throughout history to have a deleterious effect on an individual's health or society's well-being? Consider such substances as tobacco (cigarettes, pipe, cigar, snuff), alcohol, and drugs (all non-legal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, meth, etc.). Explain your response with examples and details.
Does the government have an obligation to protect the individual from poor choices such as the use of cigarettes, alcohol and street drugs--or is their interference a violation of the rights outlined in the constitution? Thoroughly support your response with examples.
Essay Topic 3
Racism. Many countries have been greatly impacted by bigotry or racism. Some racism exists even among a single race--for example, lighter-skinned blacks feeling racist towards darker-skinned blacks. Research the psychological reasons that motivate racism. Are these the only reasons for racism? Do economics or class play a part in racism? Do you envision a day when racism truly no longer exists? Why or why not? Is enough being done in the United States towards eradicating racism? Why or
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