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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. In Book 4, whom of the following does Selina spend a lot of time with despite that person having lost the ability to talk?

2. How does Deighton die?

3. Which of the following reasons serves as the basis for Selina's decision to go to the Association meeting?

4. In Book 4, Chapter 10, which of the following statements best describes how Clive chooses to respond when his mother asks for his help?

5. Which of the following is Selina selected for in Book 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Selina seclude herself and refuse to go out following her father's death?

2. Why does Selina go to her first Association meeting?

3. How does Selina surprise herself when she meets Clive?

4. Why is Silla upset with Deighton's adoration of Father Peace?

5. Why does Selina call her mother "Hitler"?

6. What does Selina think upon meeting Clive's mother?

7. What does Selina think about Ina making her engagement announcement in a less than excited way?

8. What does Mrs. Benton think about Selina?

9. What is significant about Selina's call to Rachel Fine for help in finding a job?

10. How does Father Peace upset Selina rather than make her feel welcome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Selina's coming of age story to any other literary coming of age story that you have studied. What do coming of age stories have in common? What differences can you reflect upon? Why are coming of age stories important in our literary world?

Essay Topic 2

Racism is one of the major themes in Brown Girl, Brownstones. Part 1: Discuss what you know about racism in the early 20th Century, and provide examples from the book that illustrate your points.

Part 2: Compare and contrast how Deighton, Silla, and Selina experience and react to racism.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss Miss Thompson's role in the book. What character(s) can be contrasted or compared to her? Connect your comparison or contrast if any, to a major theme within the book.

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