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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. In Chapter 11, what is one thing about Alix's appearance that has been upsetting her?

2. What does Kelley tell Alix is unacceptable about her terms of employment for Emira?

3. What does Catherine do as soon as she gets back to her house from New York City?

4. In Chapter 22, where does Emira go for her birthday?

5. What does Tamra do to try to help Alix at the end of Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, how does Alix feel after she tells Emira about Kelley only seeming to want to date Black women?

2. In Chapter 10, what news does Shaunie share that makes Emira feel bad?

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

4. In Chapter 10, what does Kelley tell Emira to do when she calls him about her bad day?

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

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

7. What happens at Thanksgiving dinner that highlights Emira's attention to Briar and Alix's neglect of Briar?

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

9. In Chapter 19, what does Alix discover about Kelley from his Facebook page?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Alix so dead-set on Emira celebrating Thanksgiving with her and her family? What kinds of messages is she hoping to send to Emira through her Thanksgiving celebration? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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