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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. How old is Basil as the chapter ends?

2. Who invites Mattie and Basil to live in her home?

3. What did Basil do to the police officer?

4. "What happens to a dream ___________?"

5. What does Mattie discover when she returns from work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Etta Mae Johnson?

2. Explain how Basil is a product of his upbringing even though Mattie thought she was raising him the right way.

3. What is Mattie's legacy to generations of women who will come after her?

4. Compare and contrast Etta and Mattie.

5. What is Brewster Place?

6. How does the theme of learning to be happy with what you have exhibit in Kiswana's life?

7. What are the personality characteristics of Brewster Place?

8. What is the behavior of the men during the week of rain after Ben's death?

9. Describe the third generation of people to move into Brewster Place.

10. How does Theresa finally realize that she is part of the women of Brewster Place in spite of the differences people tried to create?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One recurring theme in the story is that of babies and the next generation. Cite at least three examples that support this theme and explain why they do.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the symbolism of the sugar cane that Mattie sucks on during her afternoon with Butch. What possible meanings does the sugar cane have?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Mattie and Etta. How are they different? How are they similar? What does each bring to the relationship that allows it to continue for so many years?

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