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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ciel?

2. What does Ben call his "morning sun"?

3. What does Kiswana accuse her mother of being?

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

5. What is Mattie exasperated with Etta?

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

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

How does Mattie unwittingly create in Basil the type of man who will hurt women including herself? Do you think she knows what she did wrong? Do you think she would change anything about raising Basil if she could do it all over again?

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