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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 Emira demonstrate her happiness for Shaunie at Shaunie's apartment in Chapter 10?

2. What does Alix give to Emira to take home in Chapter 10?

3. Why does everyone think Kelley leaked Emira's video?

4. In Chapter 10, who questions Emira about her emotional state?

5. Why does Mrs. Chamberlain decide not to tell Briar about the death of her goldfish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What important information does Kelley reveal at Thanksgiving about how he and Emira met?

2. What does Kelley tell Emira after Thanksgiving dinner about Alix?

3. In Chapter 21, how does Alix feel when she gets back from New York City?

4. How does Alix react when she realizes that Kelley Copeland is Emira's boyfriend?

5. How does Emira come to believe that Kelley leaked the video?

6. In Chapter 19, what does Alix do as soon as Thanksgiving dinner is over?

7. In Chapter 21, what does Alix realize she has done that could have had terrible consequences?

8. What does Kelley tell Emira in his text message to her at Thanksgiving after discovering she works for Alix?

9. What does Emira seem to think of Tamra's overtures to her about her hair at Thanksgiving?

10. What really bothers Emira about Mrs. Chamberlain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the novel's end, Emira's friend Zara remarks to Emira that there are some "Uncle Tom" vibes going on in the Chamberlain household on the day Emira is supposed to appear on television with Alix. What does the phrase "Uncle Tom" refer to, and why do you think Zara uses it at that particular point in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Emira ultimately decide that her relationship with Kelley will not likely work out in the long term, even after she discovers he is not responsible for releasing the video? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What are some assumptions Tamra seems to make about Emira at the Chamberlain Thanksgiving dinner that Emira is uncomfortable with? How does Emira react to some of Tamra's suggestions and overtures? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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