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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 cuts open his or her chest and releases birds in Chapter 2?

2. What advice does Barbie give Hazel in Chapter 2 regarding men?

3. What does Wilkinson say after learning about Martin's death?

4. Where does the Cuckoo reside, according to George?

5. What does one character use to find the princess in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What horrific action does George do in Chapter 2 that unleashes negative repercussions on everyone?

2. In Chapter 3, what does George tell Thessaly about his role?

3. What does the beggar woman observe in Chapter 3?

4. Describe Wanda's procurement of coffee for Barbie in Chapter 1.

5. Describe what happens when Thessaly enters Hazel's apartment in Chapter 3.

6. What do the women need to do in order to prevent the Cuckoo from succeeding, and what are their options in Chapter 3?

7. What does Thessaly carry when she approaches George's room after burning one of his birds?

8. What does Thessaly do in order to talk to George?

9. What is the scary dream that Hazel has about a baby?

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

Describe some of the settings for this book. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular-culture events. How does the location of these events affect the understanding of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Gender is an issue that is frequently debated, discussed and described in this book. How is gender portrayed through the characters of Barbie, Wanda, Hazel, Foxglove and Thessaly? What stereotypes or cultural or societal views are reinforced, questioned or rejected? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Barbie and Wanda.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events upon which Barbie has a direct influence? What are some events upon which Wanda had a direct influence?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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