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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. What is the name of Tony's father?

2. Where does Ginny travel with Robert to meet their grandparents?

3. What cartoon character is on Joe's mother's slippers?

4. Which picture of her mothers is similar to one Ginny is also doing?

5. Who is the goddess of love?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Ginny feel anger towards her father?

2. Why does Ginny think art is a disease?

3. What do Robert and Ginny find out from their Grandparents in this section?

4. What does Joe tell Ginny about her father?

5. What does Ginny find out about Joe Chicago in this section?

6. Why is it ironic that Baron Samedi temporarily possesses her mind?

7. In what way does Ginny's argument with Robert improve her relationship with him?

8. Why is it ironic that Ginny tells lies to get into the art gallery?

9. What does Ginny's father tell her about his own childhood?

10. What does the returning of Joe's jacket symbolize for Ginny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

How does Robert become an important part of Ginny's life? What does he help Ginny find out more about herself?

Essay Topic 3

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

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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