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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. Why doesn't Andrew have any stage fright when he goes to play for the music store owner?
2. What does Yolanda think might be her reward for bravery?
3. What is one question Yolanda asks while she is at the park?
4. Why are there security guards around the stage area?
5. How does Yolanda try to make up her rudeness to Shirley?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Yolanda unable to listen as the concert opens?
2. Why does Yolanda volunteer to reserve her family's seats for the concert that evening?
3. What does Yolanda do when she sees the bullies in Asphalt Hill?
4. Why does Yolanda not say goodbye to anyone when her family is leaving to go visit Aunt Tiny?
5. What does Aunt Tiny do for a living, and how does that help Yolanda's family?
6. What happens when Momma finally notices Andrew's new harmonica?
7. Who admires Yolanda standing up to Romulus, and what is Yolanda's response to his admiration?
8. What happens that gives Yolanda an idea about how to get back stage?
9. Describe Yolanda's family's first night with Aunt Tiny.
10. What does Momma want Yolanda to study in college and what are Yolanda's ambitions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think Yolonda's Genius is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 2
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols, then trace and analyze their appearance in "Yolonda's Genius". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Fenner chooses the symbols she does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in "Yolonda's Genius". Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Fenner chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Fenner's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Fenner use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme.)
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Yolonda's Genius" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1, and judge if it is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Yolonda's Genius" a successful novel? What about teens?
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