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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 happens when a bird lands on Foxglove in Chapter 2?
2. What advice does Barbie give Hazel in Chapter 2 regarding men?
3. Who is afraid to vomit in the bathroom because of the corpse in Chapter 3?
4. Whom does Wanda greet on her way back to Barbie's apartment in Chapter 1?
5. What does Barbie say about dreaming in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Thessaly do in order to talk to George?
2. What happens when Barbie and Wanda go to the subway in Chapter 1?
3. What is Wanda's concerns that she shares with Barbie at the end of Chapter 3?
4. What is the advice that Barbie gives Hazel in Chapter 2?
5. What do the women think of Thessaly initially in Chapter 3?
6. What is Foxglove's dream when a bird lands upon her?
7. What does Thessaly say to the Moon?
8. What horrific action does George do in Chapter 2 that unleashes negative repercussions on everyone?
9. Describe Hazel's actions that could lead to pregnancy in Chapter 2.
10. Describe the big dog in the street mentioned in Chapter 1.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The Sandman: A Game of You" is a fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared toward adults? Why or why not? Describe.
Essay Topic 2
Consider the discussion about pregnancy and sex between Hazel and Barbie. What myths are being circulated? What are being dispelled? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Consider the point of view presented in the book. Initially, the story line stays close to Barbie and her friends and then focuses in primarily on Barbie's adventures. However, by the end of the book, the focus shifts to Wanda and Barbie's understanding of Wanda despite the judgment offered by Wanda's family. How does this change from the smaller focus of two intimate friends to that of family and society at large give a different perspective on the story as a whole? Describe.
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