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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 the group reaches Wanda's apartment in Chapter 3?

2. What does Hazel ask Barbie to return when she comes to her apartment in Chapter 2?

3. Who does Foxglove think is talking to her in her dream in Chapter 2?

4. Who tells the group in Chapter 1 that the princess has not forgotten their plight?

5. Whom does Thessaly say she needs to talk to in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between the big dog and Barbie.

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

3. Describe the Weirdzos.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Barbie dream about that makes her worried?

5. What does Thessaly say to the Moon?

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

7. What do the women think of Thessaly initially in Chapter 3?

8. Describe what the book "Sandman: A Game of You" is about.

9. What happens when a bird lands on Thessaly?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of three characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the use of the name "Cuckoo." What does this signify? Is it appropriate? In the story, what descriptions and connections are made about the word "cuckoo" and how do they relate to the character? How does your understanding of the name Cuckoo change when it becomes apparent that the Cuckoo is Barbie as a child? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism inherent in the use of jewelry, stones and other objects in the book.

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