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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. Who gives Stella a ride to the train station?

2. What does Stella reveal to Desiree the night they reunite?

3. Who does Jude tell Stella her mother is when she first meets her?

4. What does Stella give Early to sell?

5. What does Jude give Kennedy in New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What neighborhood woman does Stella befriend in L.A.?

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

3. What subject does Stella study in college?

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

5. What does Jude give Kennedy in New York?

6. What does Jude accidentally reveal to Kennedy at the cast party?

7. What does Kennedy do for a living while in New York?

8. Who does Jude feel whenever Barry insults Kennedy?

9. What does Kennedy drop out of school to do?

10. What does Stella give Early to sell?

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 Desiree. What is the nature of this relationship before Stella leaves, and what is it like after? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title, The Vanishing Half, support the overall narrative tone and themes? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you examine the relationship between Jude and Kennedy. What is the nature of this relationship, and why is it so complicated?

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