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

Short Answer Questions

1. What show does Aunt Ida explain to everyone as they watch television the night she comes to dinner at Dayton's house?

2. What does Christine ask the IHS doctor for after he gives her the terminal diagnosis?

3. Who does Aunt Ida dance with during the flag ceremony for Lee?

4. The IHS doctor tells Christine that there is something wrong with her ___________.

5. What is the date of Elgin's discharge from the military?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water a coming-of-age novel? Why or why not? Who makes a true transformation in the novel, gaining insight and maturity?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of imagery and figurative language throughout the novel. What purpose does it serve to strengthen the narrative and add to the emotional impact of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters to discuss the internal struggle between a character's strength and weakness, focusing not only on the character who best exemplifies this struggle, but also has moments of triumph.

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