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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

Who does Shay attempt to talk to about the situation with Harena and Didier, and why does her attempt fail? (from The Children )

She tries to talk to Bertine; the attempt fails because Bertine is busy with her own family.

She tries to talk to Leandro; the attempt fails because he is too deep into his drugs.

She tries to talk to Angelique; the attempt fails because Angelique hates Leandro.

She tries to talk to Senna; the attempt fails because Senna is too drunk to pay attention.

2.

Where does Shay go to give herself some distance from everything going on in her life? (from “Elephants’ Graveyard,” Pages 250 – 271)

Pittsburgh.

Paris.

Santa Fe.

Rome.

3.

Who is Helene? (from “Sirens” )

An alcohol-addicted young woman who works in Giusy's kitchen, and who is rumored to be her girlfriend.

A drug-addicted young woman who works in the Red House, and is rumored to be Marisa's daughter.

An alcohol-addicted young woman who works in Marisa’s kitchen, and who is rumored to be her girlfriend.

An alcohol-addicted young woman who works in Marisa’s kitchen, and who is rumored to be pregnant with Blue's baby.

4.

Who is Angelique? (from “The Packet War,” Pages 21 – 46)

A friend of Shay’s who warns her about Kristos.

Kristos's former business partner.

A friend of Senna's who warns her about Bertine.

Senna's financial advisor.

5.

What is a key similarity between Felice and Shay, and what is a key difference? (from “Voice” )

Both Felice and Shay are Black; Shay was born on Madagascar, while Felice was born in America.

Both Felice and Shay are Black; Felice was born on Madagascar, while Shay was born in America.

Both Felice and Shay are Italian; Shay was born in America, while Felice was born in Milan.

Both Felice and Shay are white; Shay was born in America, while Felice was born in Italy.

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