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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. How does Troy seem when he arrives at Robin's apartment?

2. What does Kenneth ask Savannah to do?

3. From where are John Jr. and Onika returning?

4. How is Gloria four days later?

5. Why does Bernadine leave the Scottsdale Princess resort?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robin end up back with Troy?

2. Describe Bernadine's troubles with Herbert.

3. How do the girls celebrate Gloria's birthday?

4. Why does Robin feel betrayed by Russell?

5. What happens to Savannah after leaving the restaurant?

6. What does Savannah realize about Kenneth?

7. What does Bernadine learn about James?

8. What does Robin discover about her wallet?

9. What does Robin discover about Troy and his friends?

10. What happens after Gloria collapses on the floor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gloria regularly takes blood pressure pills when she is stressed.

Part 1) What is the cause of her stress?

Part 2) To what does the stress lead?

Part 3) Predict what changes she will make in her life to live healthier and with less stress.

Essay Topic 2

The three main characters are constantly in and out of relationships.

Part 1) Give an example for each character to support this statement.

Part 2) Why do their relationships not work?

Part 3) What advice would you give to them about being in a relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Gloria's salon is called the Oasis.

Part 1) How is this salon symbolic?

Part 2) How is the name appropriate?

Part 3) How does Gloria's view of the salon change throughout the book?

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