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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. When Kenneth does arrive this evening, what does Savannah realize about him?

2. Where do John Jr. and Onika spend a month of their summer vacation?

3. Why does Troy claim that the drugs do not interfere with his life?

4. What does Kenneth ask Savannah to do?

5. Why does Robin call Troy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Savannah realize about Kenneth?

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

3. Describe John Jr. and Onika's weekend with their father.

4. Describe the conversation between Savannah and her mother, regarding Kenneth.

5. What happens after Gloria collapses on the floor?

6. How is Savannah disappointed with Charles?

7. What does Robin discover about her wallet?

8. What has happened to Phillip?

9. What do we know about Troy's life?

10. How is Gloria feeling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a metaphor to portray Bernadine's life.

Part 1) What is this metaphor?

Part 2) What does it say about Bernadine's life?

Part 3) How does this affect Bernadine throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

All the chapters about Bernadine and Gloria are written in the third person point of view.

Part 1) What is third person?

Part 2) How does the author help you understand their thoughts and feelings?

Part 3) Do you like reading the third person or first person chapters best? Why?

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