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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who should Antoinette's husband have written to earlier?

2. What does Antoinette say about the earth on the estate?

3. What memory does Antoinette's husband have of his wedding ceremony?

4. Why does a nameless boy sob in front of Antoinette and her husband?

5. Who came to stare at the couple when they arrived from Jamaica?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sandi is introduced early in the story, and reappears in one of Antoinette's narratives in Part Three. What do you think the relationship is between Sandi and Antoinette? When do you think it occurs? There is mention of Antoinette leaving on a boat. Which departure do you think is about to occur - her passage to her honeymoon or her move to England? Support your answer with passages from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the "Emancipation Act"? What effect does it have on the West Indies economy? Which groups are effected most? Explain how they are effected and why you believe it is important to the story.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes investigated in this story is that of trust. Does Antoinette trust her husband? What conversation occurs in Part Two that leads you to believe trust may have grown between the couple? What do Antoinette and the husband do that effects their trust of one another?

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