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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 temperature did it raise the summer August, Sylvia, Gigi, and Angela had boyfriends? (123-124).

2. At the end of Chapter 11, how old were August and Jerome?

3. What did every school building give out after the major event took place described in Chapter 8?

4. When Sylvia's father told August she could not come over anymore, how did August feel?

5. What book did August's father read after Sister Loretta arrived?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Angela's mother?

2. How was August affected by her interactions with Sylvia's family?

3. What does August say about her Muslim beliefs in Chapter 9?

4. What was Sylvia's family like? Did she have siblings?

5. What became August's brother's obsession when he was eight? Why?

6. What is August's first memory of Jerome?

7. Who was the Son of Sam and why is he referenced?

8. What lesson did Charlsetta demonstrate to August and her friends?

9. How did the images of the children of Biafra affect August?

10. What does "orba" mean? Why is this word defined in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss three examples of irony in Another Brooklyn. What are examples of dramatic irony in the novel? What situational irony is explored? How is verbal irony employed?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Sylvia in Another Brooklyn. When and where did August meet Sylvia? What were Sylvia's ambitions in life? Did she achieve those ambitions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of sexuality in Another Brooklyn. How is this theme developed through character? What symbolism relates to this theme? What statement do you think the author is making about sexuality in the novel? Why?

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