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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. Whom does Natasha ask the USCIS receptionist to call when she arrives late at her appointment?

2. In “Hannah Winter: A Fairy-Tale History, Part 1,” the narrator notes that Hannah is neither the princess nor what?

3. The narrator indicates in “Irie: An Etymological History" that to be irie is bo be what?

4. Where is Natasha's best friend touring colleges when Natasha's family is being deported?

5. How old was Natasha when her family came to the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarities do Daniel and Natasha share?

2. How does Natasha respond to her interaction with Charlie at Daniel's father's store when they first meet?

3. What are the relationships like in Daniel's family?

4. What happens when Natasha arrives late for her meeting with Karen Whitney?

5. What is the significance of the Prologue to The Sun is Also a Star?

6. Who is Bev and what is the significance of this character in the novel?

7. How would you describe the relationship between Daniel and Charlie?

8. What are Natasha's feelings about science?

9. Why does Natasha become flustered and leave the coffee shop?

10. Who is Jeremy Fitzgerald and what is his role in the plot of The Sun is Also a Star?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Daniel in The Sun is Also a Star. How old is Daniel? What are the relationships like in Daniel's family? What characteristics does Daniel exhibit?

Essay Topic 2

What does the subway conductor say that inspires Daniel to seek out God in the novel? How does this objective lead to Daniel meeting Natasha? What is the outcome of Daniel's attempt to seek out God?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Irene in the novel. Where does Irene first encounter Natasha? What are the repercussions of this encounter? What role does Irene play in the plot of The Sun is Also a Star?

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