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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. About how many people live in their district in the city, according to Jo?

2. What was Helen's first job?

3. What are Peter and Helen celebrating?

4. What is Peter's last name?

5. What is the barbaric cult the boy feels he is suddenly trapped in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jo attack Peter, half-laughing, half-crying?

2. In what time does Geof live, according to Jo?

3. What are Helen's thoughts on destiny, as she tells Jo after their conversation about the shiek?

4. How does Helen take Jo's news that her baby will be black?

5. Who was Jo's first love, as she admits to Helen in Scene 1?

6. Does Jo think Geof has been a good influence on her?

7. From where are Jo's boyfriend's ancestors? Does Jo find this attractive?

8. Why would Jo rather be on the streets instead of in films?

9. How does Jo feel about she and Helen's new apartment?

10. What happens to Geof whenever Helen is around?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jo and Helen are similar in many ways, though Jo would rather think she and Helen are different as night and day. In what ways is Jo like her mother? In what ways is she different? Use quotes and instances from the text to present your evidence.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Jo ultimately sleep with Jimmie? Does Helen's abandonment at Christmastime contribute to Jo's rebellion? Does Jo really love Jimmie, or is she lashing out at Helen? She seems to know she and Jimmie are only going to last for a short time. Why does she continue with the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Though Jo outwardly despises Helen much of the time, she is also desperate for Helen's attention. How does she attempt to get attention from Helen? Can some of her bratty behavior be attributed to needing Helen's love? Is Helen entirely obtuse when it comes to Jo's attention deprivation, or does she simply choose not to notice?

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