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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 time do Feyi and Alim go to see the sunrise on the mountain?

2. Who is the security guard at the museum Feyi gets to know?

3. What space does Alim make for Feyi in his house?

4. Where does Feyi sleep in Chapter Fourteen?

5. What does Nasir tell Feyi in Chapter Twelve that upsets her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Fourteen, what topic does Alim broach that Feyi wants to put off talking about?

2. What conversation does Feyi have with Pooja in Part III that advances her career?

3. What does Feyi have trouble doing after Jonah's death that many people do every day without thinking?

4. When does Feyi realize that Alim is attracted to her?

5. How does Alim's wife die?

6. What does Rebecca tell Feyi when Feyi thanks Rebecca for including her in the art show?

7. How does Feyi think Lorraine feels about her?

8. In Chapter Twelve, what does Joy tell Feyi about how she looks for her opening at the museum?

9. In Chapter Fourteen, what personal wrenching story does Alim share with Feyi about the aftermath of Marisol's death?

10. In Chapter Fifteen, what does Alim tell Feyi about an essential prerequisite for their relationship?

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

What relationship does Emezi draw between guilt and the process of moving on after losing a loved one? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Feyi realize she has grown stronger and more resilient as the novel progresses? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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