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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. For how long have Morgan and Bibi been together when Morgan attends the play at the National Theatre in Chapter 4?

2. Who is Shirley's mother?

3. What subject does Penelope Halifax teach at the school in Chapter 3?

4. What did Rachel grow up to be, according to the narrative in Chapter 3?

5. What was Shirley's last name before she married?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is gender neutrality defined?

2. How do Shirley and Amma know one another?

3. Why is Morgan in attendance at the play in the present-day narrative?

4. How is Penelope's marriage to Giles described?

5. How is Penelope described when her character is first introduced in Chapter 3?

6. Who is Hattie? How is this character described?

7. What are Winsome's current circumstances in the present-day timeline in Chapter 3? Where is she living?

8. How are the early years of Clovis's and Winsome's marriage described?

9. How did Megan's life change when she was 18?

10. What was Penelope's chldhood like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Winsome's character in the plot of Girl, Woman, Other. How does Winsome's character relate to the other protagonists in the novel? What symbolism is related to Winsome's character? What themes are explored in her story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character arc of Shirley/Mrs. King in the novel. What are the most notable character traits exhibited by Shirley when she begins her teaching career? How do Shirley's impressions of herself compare with the impressions of those around her (such as Carole, LaTisha, etc.)? How does Shirley's outlook change in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of women's roles and sexuality as explored in Bummi's narrative in Girl, Woman, Other. How does Bummi's heritage and native culture reflect upon women's roles in society? How does that culture change when Bummi and her husband move to England? How does it change for Bummi when she loses her husband?

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