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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 role did Natasha's father play in A Raisin in the Sun in “Natasha Kingsley: A Daughter’s History"?

2. On what street is Attorney Fitzgerald's office located?

3. How many hits does Daniel get when he googles "Natasha Facebook New York City"?

4. Where is Daniel's meeting with the college alumni arranged to take place after he has rescheduled?

5. What does Natasha describe hanging from her friend Bev's ceiling in her bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of the conflict between Daniel and Charlie at their father's store?

2. How does Daniel respond when Natasha tells him that she is about to be deported?

3. How would you compare the hardships of Daniel's life versus the life of his father?

4. What leads up to the conflict between Daniel and Charlie at their father's store?

5. How does Natasha's perceptions of her father change as the novel progresses?

6. How are eyes used as a motif in The Sun is Also a Star?

7. How would you describe Natasha's relationship with her father?

8. What is the significance of the violin street performer in the novel?

9. What is the one good thing that Charlie does in the novel? Why do you think he does it?

10. How did Patricia feel about Samuel's performance in A Raisin in the Sun? Why?

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

Discuss the character of Samuel Kingsley in The Sun is Also a Star. What are Samuel's ambitions? What brought Samuel to America? How does Samuel feel about his experiences in the United States?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Charles Jae Won Bae in The Sun is Also a Star. What is Charles's relationship like with his parents? How would you describe his relationship with Daniel? What are Charlie's objectives in the story?

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