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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 does Russell do when he finally returns?

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

3. What does Gloria do when she arrives home?

4. What does Phillip admit to Gloria?

5. How is Gloria feeling?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after Gloria collapses on the floor?

3. What happens to Savannah after leaving the restaurant?

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

5. What is happening with Phillip?

6. What takes place at the Black Women on the Move meeting?

7. Describe Bernadine's troubles with Herbert.

8. How is Savannah disappointed with Charles?

9. How does Robin end up back with Troy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tarik's character goes through tremendous growth through the book.

Part 1) Describe Tarik when the reader first meets him.

Part 2) How is Tarik at the end of the book?

Part 3) What events throughout the book lead to this change in his character?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Tarik tries to hide something from his mother.

Part 1) What is he hiding?

Part 2) How does she find out? What is her reaction?

Part 3) Is Tarik following in his father's footsteps? Why or why not?

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