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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lorraine encounter when walking home from a party?

2. What is Lorraine afraid of if people find out she is a lesbian?

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

4. What had Lorraine's father done when he found out Lorraine is a lesbian?

5. What does the character in #97 carry under her arms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author makes the following three points several times in the book related to what makes up a life: 1. What we have known; 2. The choices we have made; and 3. Whether or not we are capable of unconditional love. In your opinion, who best embodies these elements? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the prevalent themes in the book is making the best of the situations you get in life. Cite at least three examples that support this theme and explain why they do.

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