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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 town is not on any maps?

2. What does Reese wear on his chest?

3. Who witnesses a lynching?

4. Where does Desiree get a job when she returns to Mallard?

5. Who was the Dupont family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sam?

2. What is Reese's dream job?

3. Why was Stella initially terrified when she found out she was pregnant?

4. Where do the twins run away to?

5. Why is there an emergency meeting in the Palace Estates?

6. Who is Lou?

7. What is the twins' first jobs away from home?

8. Who is Barry?

9. Who spoke up during an emergency meeting in the Palace Estates?

10. What does Reese need a lot of money for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine Stella's decision to live a lie. In what ways does this lie affect Stella negatively? In what ways does it have a negative affect on her relationships? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the role family lineage in The Vanishing Half. What are the family dynamics and histories of the characters in the novel, and how do they work emphasize the novel's most prevalent themes? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the literary techniques the author utilizes in the book. What specific techniques does she use, and in what ways do they impact the story? Use evidence from the text for support.

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