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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. Where does the title, "Hot Air Balloons," get its name from?

2. Who does Carole mistake Jeanne for?

3. Who invited Kim to the island?

4. What odd thing does Callie tell Kim when they first meet?

5. What is James's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the members of Carol's family and how do they react to her dementia?

2. What are the Haitian remedies that Carole prepares for Jeanne after she gives birth?

3. What song does Greg request for Kim and why?

4. Who is Miss Ruby and why is she important to the story?

5. What are the two different meanings of the title "Without Inspection"?

6. What was the start of Arnold and Darline's relationship like?

7. What is "Seven," and what is it about?

8. How does Lucy's upbringing impact her personality?

9. Where does the short story, "Sunrise, Sunset," get its name from?

10. Why does Jeanne decide to christen Jude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select two of the short stories from the text and analyze how the concept of "home" is developed throughout each.

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of love present in all 8 of the stories in the collection?

Essay Topic 3

How does the earthquake in Haiti impact different characters?

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