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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 "Pride," how much more money does Emoni need for the trip to Spain?

2. How long does it take Chef Ayden and the school administration to approve Emoni's fundraising plan?

3. When does Emoni's aunt Sarah invite her to visit after giving her the receipt for fried green tomatoes?

4. On November 1, what receipt does Emoni asks her aunt Sarah to send her?

5. How much are tickets for the Winter Dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Malachi move to Philadelphia?

2. What does Emoni dream for Emma?

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

4. What does Angelica offer to help Emoni to sell to help her make up the money she needs for the trip to Spain?

5. Why does Mrs. Palmer get upset with Emoni in "When It Rains"?

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

7. How often do 'Buela, Emoni, and Emma go out to restaurants?

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

9. How does Emoni start skipping her culinary arts class, and how does Emoni feel about skipping?

10. How does Angelica react to the diagram Emoni gives her to show her how to plate the food for her dinner?

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 compares how Malachi treats her to how Tyrone treats her. How do Malachi’s actions toward Emoni compare to Tyrone’s actions? What does she learn from her interactions with each boy?

Essay Topic 3

Emoni’s relationships with Tyrone and Julio affect her relationship with Malachi. How and why do Emoni’s relationships with Tyrone and Julio affect her relationship with Malachi?

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