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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 Robin offer to do to support her family?

2. Who is with Gloria at the hospital?

3. Why does Savannah decline Kenneth's offer?

4. To what do the members of Black Women on the Move maintain support?

5. To what does Savannah return to at home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Savannah disappointed with Charles?

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

4. What does Bernadine learn about James?

5. How does Gloria's birthday party end?

6. What has happened to Phillip?

7. Why does Robin feel betrayed by Russell?

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

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

10. What does Robin discover about her wallet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gloria is a single mother raising her sixteen-year-old son, Tarik.

Part 1) Why is she a single parent? Where is Tarik's father?

Part 2) What upsets Tarik about his mother's behavior when his father comes to visit? Why would she act this way?

Part 3) How does Gloria meet Marvin? Would he make a good father for Tarik? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Savannah's family worries about her being 36 and unmarried.

Part 1) Why do they worry? What are their assumptions about life?

Part 2) Savannah goes against her mother's wishes, regarding Kenneth. What does she do?

Part 3) Does Savannah make a good choice in her relationship with Kenneth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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