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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 does Stella give Early to sell?

2. What does Peg tell Stella she should think about?

3. Who is Peg Davis?

4. Who is Charity?

5. What do people call Stella at her office job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job does Jude get at the Stardust Theater?

2. Why does Jude want a job at the Stardust Theater?

3. What does Kennedy tell Jude about her mother's background during the musical run?

4. Who does Jude feel whenever Barry insults Kennedy?

5. Why was Stella fired from her first job away from home?

6. What does Stella give Early to sell?

7. What career path does Kennedy step into after acting?

8. Who is Charity Harris?

9. Who shows up to Kennedy's last show at the Stardust Theater?

10. Who is Peg Davis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the relationship between Stella and Kennedy. What it the nature of this relationship, and what makes it so complicated? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you examine Jude's understanding of herself, particularly in relation to her familial history and racial identity. Does her perception of herself change throughout the novel? If so, how? Use evidence from the text for support.

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