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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. At what time is Natasha to return to the attorney's office after filling out paperwork?

2. From what condition does Natasha say Asian American men are most likely to die from?

3. What Bob Marley song is Peter listening to as he packs his suitcase in the beginning of the novel?

4. What are names compared to in “Family: A History of Naming”?

5. What is the name of Daniel's ex-girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What study from the New York Times does Daniel present to Natasha and why?

4. What similarities do Daniel and Natasha share?

5. What is a "multiverse" and why is this discussed in The Sun is Also a Star?

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

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

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

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

10. What is the significance of Irene's character in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of The Sun is Also a Star. Where in the narrative are the exposition and rising action located? Where does the climax of the novel occur? What information is revealed in the novel's falling action and denouement?

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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