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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. Which of the following medical ailments does James suffer from, after he learns of Frances's pregnancy?
2. What is the name of Jameel's only son?
3. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?
4. How old was Frances's son when he met Mercedes for the first time?
5. Why is Frances expelled from school?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?
2. How does Mercedes feel about school?
3. How does Boutros die?
4. How does Frances feel about school?
5. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?
6. Who is Ginger?
7. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?
8. How does the Piper family react to the news that Frances has a job?
9. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?
10. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout Lily's upbringing, she hears lies regarding where she came from and why she is alive, particularly from her older sister Frances. First, describe the web of lies Frances and the rest of the family constructed regarding Lily's heritage. When does Lily begin to realize these stories are fabrications? What is her reaction to this unraveling of truth? Why do you think the Piper family felt it necessary to lie to Lily about her past? Were they trying to protect her, or did they have other, darker motivations in the lies? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen their arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Lily is often described as an eerie child with special powers in the spiritual world. First, describe Lily's relationship with her dead brother, Ambrose. In what ways does Ambrose come to Lily and "speak" to her. How do these conversations with Ambrose inform Lily's understanding of Piper family dynamics? Then, describe Mercedes' religious reaction to Lily's spirituality. What hopes and fears does she have for Lily's future? Finally, describe Lily's own reaction to her communing with spirits. What, if anything, does she wish she could change about herself? Why? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
In school, Kathleen is clearly ostracized by her peers. First, describe the type of student Kathleen was in school. What were her strengths? What were her weaknesses? Then, describe, with specific examples, the way Kathleen was treated in school. Why do you think she was treated this way? Do you think she deserved this type of treatment? Why or why not? Finally, who, if anyone, is to blame for Kathleen's maltreatment in school? Kathleen herself? The students? Or someone else? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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