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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 is Deja's reaction when she thinks Charles is making fun of Ben in class?
2. What does Ben say he plans to do when he is old enough to drive?
3. What is NOT an element of Ben's physical appearance?
4. Who is always tasked with the responsibility of getting Leda and Ray ready for day care?
5. How does Deja feel about math word problems?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Deja discover that Ben is not close to his father?
2. Describe the author's depiction of Deja's youth through the use of language.
3. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Deja is mature beyond her years.
4. What does Deja's reluctance to find Ben's mother sincere show about her character?
5. Explain the circumstances of Deja's exclamation, "He's always ruining my life!" (75).
6. What type of language does the author use in order to portray Deja, the novel's protagonist?
7. What does Sabeen's comment "Home is divine. Blessed by Allah" (50) demonstrate about her character?
8. Describe and analyze the author's use of chapter titles within the novel Towers Falling.
9. Discuss the point of view utilized to tell the story of Towers Falling.
10. What happens when Deja innocently remarks that her school project is "not just about home, it's about the missing towers" (45)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the author's message regarding patriotism in Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel Towers Falling and what themes does the author employ in order to send these messages to the reader?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel Towers Falling and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 3
State whether you think the portrayals of the main characters within Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel Towers Falling are believable or not. Be sure to discuss the reasons for your conclusions.
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