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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 Alim say he thought for years after Marisol's death?

2. What does Nasir call Feyi when he finds out about her and Alim?

3. What does Alim say he will do when Feyi goes back home?

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

5. What does Joy say Feyi is looking like she is about ready to do in her outfit for the museum opening?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Alim's wife die?

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

4. In Chapter Ten, what does Alim want to do that no one but Feyi will join him for?

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

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

7. What does Nasir tell Feyi in Part III that makes Feyi nervous about staying at Alim's?

8. What does Feyi tell Alim about her relationship with Joy?

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

10. What is the title of Feyi's new art show in Part III?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Feyi use blood and broken things in her art, and what does her use of these materials symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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