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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sandi see when her father and Mrs. Fanning accompanied her to the restroom?

2. What kind of drills did Yolanda have in the 4th grade?

3. Which aunt was divorced?

4. When the house was dressed up for the Christmas party, what did the poinsettias look like?

5. What did Yolanda's teacher tell her about snow.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems the father is always fighting a battle, no matter where he lives. Who is the villain on the island and who becomes the villain once the family arrives in America? What demons must the father fight to protect his family and keep them safe? After the move, he is still fighting demons, just different ones. How does that affect the family?

Essay Topic 2

The story is filled with sexual overtones. What role does sexual independence play in the lives of the girls? How does this cause conflict with their parents and family? As adults, how do the daughters view sex?

Essay Topic 3

Is there a link between learning and the arts? Describe each daughter and the mother and their unique artistic talents. Who teaches the children about art? How is learning about art enhanced once the family arrives in the States?

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