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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 was Emoni able to get a work permit?

2. What type of coat does Mrs. Palmer wear in "It Pours"?

3. In "Netflix, No Chill," what do Emoni and Malachi watch after returning to Emoni's place?

4. What did Emoni bake for Angelica for Christmas?

5. How much was Angelica able to sell some of Emoni and Emma's old clothes for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Pride," how much money does Emoni need for the trip, and how does she get the balance?

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

4. Why did Malachi move to Philadelphia?

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

6. Why are the restaurant lunches continuing, and when will they start up again?

7. How did people treat Emoni when she got pregnant, and how did Angelica react?

8. What does Emoni dream for Emma?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting in a book is the place or places where the action takes place. Where does the story in With the Fire On High take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in With the Fire on High? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Palmer believes Emoni is irresponsible. Why does Mrs. Palmer believe that Emoni is irresponsible? What standards does she hold Emoni to? Does she hold her son to the same standards? What is communicated about double standards?

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