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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. How much money does Tookie take out of her savings to go shopping at Target and stock up?

2. What does Pen burn in the microwave that requires opening the fire door in the back and wear their parkas while they packed books?

3. What does Roland Waring serve Tookie when she brings him some books on May 30?

4. In "Haunted City," what car does Asema borrow from her mother?

5. What feeling overwhelms Tookie sometimes when she is between sleep and consciousness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tookie go back out shopping after her first trip at Target?

2. In "Night," what do Tookie, Pollux, and Hetta watch the news on their laptop and phones?

3. What type of dog does Roland Waring have, and where did he get the dog?

4. In "The Boulevard," what does Hetta remember happened during the march?

5. What does Tookie buy when she goes shopping after she learns about the hoarding?

6. How does business pick up at the bookstore?

7. Why is it a signal that Tookie throws a sandwich away in "Night"?

8. What does Jackie tell Tookie about wearing red?

9. In "Haunted City," what how do Hetta and Asema dress for the protest?

10. What is a signal event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are section or chapter titles? What are some purposes of section or chapter titles? How does the author use section or chapter titles in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Tookie and Hetta have a difficult relationship. Why do Tookie and Hetta have a difficult relationship? How and why does their relationship change enough that Hetta calls Tookie “Mom”?

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