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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. What does Nasir point out to Feyi on the way to Alim's house?

2. Why does Joy suggest that Feyi is attracted to Alim?

3. In Chapter Five, what do Feyi and Joy do together in warm weather?

4. What does Feyi immediately notice about the surrounds of Alim's house?

5. What does Feyi do for work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Feyi think about the island Alim lives on?

2. How does Feyi describe her own relationship with Milan to herself in Part I?

3. Why does Feyi find it difficult to be around her own mother following her husband's death?

4. What is Feyi attracted to about Milan at first?

5. How does Feyi feel about telling people about her and Jonah's accident?

6. What happens when Feyi tells Nasir about her marriage and what happened with it?

7. What does Nasir tell Feyi about their burgeoining relationship?

8. What is Joy angry with Feyi about having to do with Milan?

9. What does Joy tell Feyi when Feyi says she is freaked out about her relationship with Nasir?

10. How does Feyi react when she finds out who Nasir's father is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do Feyi and Alim almost instantly bond over when they first meet at Alim's house on the island? Why is this connection such an important one for both of them? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Emezi makes so many references to Feyi's wanting to feel so "alive"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is so special and significant about Feyi's relationship with Milan? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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