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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. Why doesn't James want to remember Armistice Day?
2. What does Frances attempt to purchase from Leo Taylor while wearing her Girl Scout uniform?
3. Who does Frances claim is the devil?
4. What does Frances steal from the Mahmoud household when she breaks in?
5. Who tells Lily the truth that Kathleen is her mother?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
2. How did Lily react when she met Rose for the first time?
3. How does Frances feel about school?
4. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
5. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?
6. Who is Jeanne?
7. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?
8. How does Boutros die?
9. How does the Piper family react to the news that Frances has a job?
10. How does Mercedes feel about school?
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
There are three male babies born in the novel, and each of them dies shortly after birth. First, describe the three male babies and explain how each of them died. What symbolism can be found in the repeated death of the male babies? Do you think it is a coincidence that all the male babies died, or something darker? Did any of the babies die under suspicious circumstances? Finally, theorize how life in the Piper family might have been different if just one of the male babies had survived. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Describe Mercedes' personal ambitions in life. What did she hope would happen to her when she was an adult? In what ways did she work toward those goals? Then, explain what happened to Mercedes when she was an adult. Did her dreams come to fruition? Why or why not? Finally, describe the sacrifice Materia made to ensure that Mercedes have a safe and bright future. In the end, do you think that sacrifice was worth it? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
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