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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. Why is Robin not pleased when Russell finally returns?

2. What does Russell do after his wife, Carolyn, kicks him out of the house?

3. What does Bernadine learn about Kathleen?

4. What are Gloria's three best friends and Marvin awaiting?

5. About what is Robin surprised when she calls Michael's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gloria pleased with Tarik?

2. Describe Bernadine's troubles with Herbert.

3. What does Savannah realize about Kenneth?

4. What has happened to Phillip?

5. What happens to Savannah after leaving the restaurant?

6. What does Robin discover about her wallet?

7. Why does Robin feel betrayed by Russell?

8. How do Russell and Robin end up back together?

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

10. What are the circumstances leading up to Bernadine meeting James Wheeler for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tarik's father is absent through most of Tarik's life.

Part 1) How is this a theme in the book?

Part 2) How does this event relate to today's society?

Part 3) How do both Tarik and his mother handle the lack of a father figure?

Essay Topic 2

Savannah notices a run in her pantyhose at the New Year's Eve party.

Part 1) What happens to the run as the night progresses?

Part 2) What does this run foreshadow later in the night?

Part 3) What might this run foreshadow later in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Bernadine's children, John Jr. and Onika, are not very upset about their parents' divorce.

Part 1) How do they react when given the news?

Part 2) Why might be the reasons for the reaction?

Part 3) How does their father include them in his new life? Why are they fine with the changes?

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