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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. Who did Helen ask after?

2. How is Robert related to Ginny?

3. What subject does Stuart study?

4. What is Ginny's hobby?

5. What is the name of Rhiannon's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ginny think a death bed was as a child?

2. What does Ginny remember about her time with her father as a child?

3. Why does Ginny like Rhiannon's parents so much?

4. What is Harry's opinion on Mr. Calvert?

5. Why is the bridge newer than the rest of the road?

6. What is Ginny's job at the Yacht Club?

7. What frustrations does Ginny vent when she goes on a walk with Wendy?

8. What does Andy say he identifies as?

9. Why does Ginny work so hard at French?

10. What does Dafydd say happened on the bridge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

How has being the black girl in her town affected Ginny and her sense of identity? How has she managed to cope with being the outsider? What positive effects has it had on her character?

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