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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. What does Yazz intend to become professionally, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?

2. Where is Courtney from?

3. What bridge does Carole view from her window at work?

4. What is the name of Amma's play that is opening in Chapter 1?

5. Who was LaTisha's first child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrative style in Girl, Woman, Other. From what narrative perspective is the story related?

2. How did Bummi respond to learning about Freddy? Why?

3. How is Bummi's relationship with Sister Omofe described?

4. What major event happened in Carole's life when she was 13?

5. What is Carole's profession? How does she feel about her work?

6. What circumstances led up to Bummi's immigration to England?

7. How is the theme of privilege explored in Yazz's narrative?

8. What is significant about Amma's play that is opening in Chapter 1? What is the play about?

9. Where did Carole attend college? What were her experiences like here?

10. Under what circumstances did Dominique meet Nzinga?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the plot structure of Girl, Woman, Other. What is a frame device and how is this employed in the novel? Where is the climax of the story? What information is related in the falling action and denouement?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the narrative transition that occurs in Chapter 5 with Roland's narrative. How does Roland's story break from previous patterns in the novel? Why is Roland's narrative important in the work? How does Roland's character reflect the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of identity as explored in Carole's narrative in Girl, Woman, Other. How does Carole's identity change in the course of her story? Are these changes positive? Why or why not? What does Carole's story say about the nature of identity?

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