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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. Who nearly plays a trick on Ye Ye?

2. Why does Adeline believe she wins the class presidency?

3. Why is Adeline put in classes with younger students?

4. Who meets them at the airport?

5. What is the name of the ship they are sailing on?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the students treat Adeline the next day at school after Niang's outrage?

2. Summarize Adeline's speech as a class president nominee.

3. What is Adeline's initial punishment from Niang and what does Adeline wish for?

4. Describe the scene at Big Sister's wedding.

5. What are some of the activities the children play while on the ship?

6. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

7. Why does Adeline reject the egg she is finally given? What reason does she give for not eating it?

8. Which Shakespeare play does Adeline have an emotional reaction to during class and why?

9. How does Adeline discover Big Sister's impending nuptials?

10. Describe the scene as all of the boarders leave for the holidays.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of school and education plays a huge part in Adeline's life. Choose three educational institutions that Adeline attends. Describe each one and relate how school became a saving place and significant part of Adeline's world.

Essay Topic 2

Do you consider Adeline to be courageous? Why or why not? Write an essay on how you define courage and whether or not Adeline fits these requirements.

Essay Topic 3

Adeline believes her siblings never forgive her for the death of their mother. Cite specific examples that demonstrate her siblings' dislike of her and instances where they break from their typical treatment of her.

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