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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kiswana find Cora Lee's son, Sammy, doing?

2. To what does Theresa attribute Lorraine's new assertiveness?

3. Which people learn best how not to place hope on deferred dreams?

4. Why does Kiswana's mother think Kiswana does not belong in Brewster Place?

5. Who does Kiswana see from her apartment window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Ben. Why is he important to the story? Why does his appearance in Chapter 1 foreshadow the other men to come in the story?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of song lyrics throughout the book. Cite at least five, noting the titles, artists and the pertinent meaning for the story line.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the irony in Mattie's father alienating Mattie--who is his whole life--from his life.

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