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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. How old was Danny when he first wanted to talk to a mermaid?

2. What does Tommo charge Danny from what Danny makes cleaning houses?

3. During Danny's second year as an illegal, how old was the Afghan national who killed himself?

4. How much did Prakash once make from a $7 bet?

5. On page 35, what does Danny remember Radha wearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Danny carry with him and why?

2. What are unwritten laws for cleaners in Australia and in Sri Lanka?

3. What can be purchased at the 24-hour convenience store on page 48?

4. What job did Tommo get Danny during his second year as an illegal?

5. Where do illegals gather most weekday mornings and why?

6. What competition does Danny face in his line of work?

7. What beliefs does Sonja have?

8. On page 52, what does Danny notice?

9. Why is there a blue mist on page 9?

10. Why does Prakash keep calling Danny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Danny struggles to understand the meaning of the word “irony.” What does Danny realize is the meaning of the word according to the dictionary? What are some situations where he encounters the word? Why does the use of the word in conversations confuse him?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Danny often described himself as honest. Why did Danny struggle with the decision to tell the police about Prakash? Why did Danny feel he had a moral obligation to speak to the police?

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