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

2. At Cafe Sorrel, what tattoo does the busboy have?

3. What design is on the plates Angelica uses for her dinner with Laura?

4. In "Sous Chef," what is Emoni fixing?

5. How much will the school pay the students to cater the Winter Dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Malachi move to Philadelphia?

2. Why does Tyrone call Emoni in "Ramifications" and how does Emoni respond?

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

4. What has Chef Ayden told Chef Amadi about Emoni?

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

6. What does Emoni dream for Emma?

7. What conversation does Emoni have with the chef at Cafe Sorrel?

8. In "Netflix, No Chill," what memory does Malachi have of cooking?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rather than using numbers, the author names chapters. How does the author use chapter titles in With the Fire on High? Do the titles reveal what will happen in a chapter? Do they misdirect readers? Do they spoil suspense in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is Emoni's relationship with Chef Ayden at the beginning? How does her opinion of him change? How does she realize the importance of his training for her future goals?

Essay Topic 3

Emoni tells the story of her life during her senior year in high school. How do the events in With the Fire on High help Emoni mature and grow in the novel? What events have the most influence on her growth and maturity?

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