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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 building is now at the location where Deming and his mother lived pre-Bronx?

2. After Daniel and Polly connect, when does she call him back and have to leave a message in Chapter 9?

3. How long had it been in Chapter 10 since Polly sent Deming to live with Yi Ba?

4. Where did Michael go to high school?

5. What color suit is Polly wearing in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. After ten years, how have things changed?

2. What does Polly tell Daniel about herself when he calls?

3. How did Polly meet Leon?

4. Why is Peter upset with Daniel after Jim's birthday party?

5. Where do Kay and Peter Wilkinson live and what do they do for a living?

6. What does Deming learn when he goes back to New York City with the Wilkinsons to see their friends and their adopted Chinese daughter?

7. What things does Deming do hoping they will help bring his mother back and keep her safe?

8. What does Deming's mother tell him about moving in Chapter 1?

9. Who becomes Deming's first friend?

10. What was Deming's life like from birth to age six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Leavers to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Ko use imagery to help readers imagine the world where characters live in The Leavers?

Essay Topic 3

Everything is very different in Ridgeborough. Deming struggles to adjust to a new culture, and he misses his mother and family. How does Deming adjust to living with the Wilkinsons, and what challenges does he face?

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