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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. In "Flash," how many hours is Steve giving Emoni at the Burger Joint?

2. How many students have permission three mornings of the week to be let into the kitchen early?

3. In "Coven," what color are the ends of Angelica's hair?

4. In "Chivalry," how many degrees has the temperature dropped while Emoni and the others were watching the show?

5. What does Angelica's house smell like in "Anniversary"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does 'Buela give for all her doctor's appointments?

2. Why does Emoni think she is going to have to rearrange the room where she and Emma sleep?

3. After the Winter Dinner, who does Emoni notice has come to support the culinary arts class?

4. How is Disney on Ice for Emoni and Emma?

5. What are Malachi's plans for the future?

6. How is Emoni keeping busy in "To the Bone"?

7. What does Emoni dream for Emma?

8. Why does Emoni quit working at the Burger Joint?

9. How successful is the little restaurant for the fundraising?

10. What do Malachi and Emoni do after they take Angelica her meal for Laura?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Emoni is a talented cook. What does Emoni’s cooking mean to her and others and why?

Essay Topic 3

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in With the Fire on High? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

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