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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. Where is Yolanda's family going for a visit?
2. Why do Aunt Tiny and Yolanda's momma look confused?
3. Why doesn't Andrew have any stage fright when he goes to play for the music store owner?
4. To whom else does Yolanda want to say goodbye?
5. What does Yolanda say about Andrew's tendency in a large crowd?
Short Essay Questions
1. What "epiphany" does Yolanda have when she is at the park?
2. Why is Yolanda unable to listen as the concert opens?
3. What happens when Yolanda notices three men eying her momma?
4. Who admires Yolanda standing up to Romulus, and what is Yolanda's response to his admiration?
5. What does Yolanda do when she sees the bullies in Asphalt Hill?
6. Why does Yolanda send Shirley away in a cruel manner?
7. What disturbs Yolanda about how Aunt Tiny fixes Yolanda's mother's hair?
8. What happens when Momma finally notices Andrew's new harmonica?
9. How does Yolanda feel after Shirley leaves and what does she say to her aunt Tiny about Shirley?
10. How does Yolanda explain all her questions to the security guards?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Yolonda's Genius". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of human genius in "Yolonda's Genius". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why? What do you think Yolanda would label as genius?
3. Trace and analyze the themes of bullying and prejudice in "Yolonda's Genius". Who are bullies? Who stands up to bullies? Who does not? Why do those who bully do so? Who is prejudice? What type of prejudice? What do you think is the result of Yolanda's prejudice? Who is able to change from being a bully? From prejudice?
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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