View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Yaya think things with Pexton get worse than ever?

2. What is one of The Five's favorite celebrations?

3. Who does Sahel once think she wishes she married?

4. What is the seat of government for Kosawa's district?

5. What will Sahel always remember from the massacre?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sahel think of Malabo's choice to travel to Bezam in Part III?

2. What do the people from the Restoration Movement promise Sahel specifically?

3. What do the Kosawans think of Mr. Fish?

4. What is Yaya's one real regret about her marriage?

5. Why was Kosawa spared when white people came to snatch Black people for slaves, according to Yaya?

6. How does Sahel feel about taking care of Yaya?

7. What first got Thula to speak more often in Part III?

8. Whose is the first blood to spill in the massacre in Part III in Kosawa's town square?

9. Why do Thula and Austin separate?

10. In Part IV, what does the Sweet One tell Sahel and Yaya about Thula's actions in America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Thula eventually decide to travel to America for schooling, and how do both her family and the villagers feel about her leaving? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions .

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the nature and significance of Thula's and Austin's romantic relationship.

Essay Topic 3

How do Pexton's actions, over the course of generations, successfully and fully alienate Kosawans from their own land and traditions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 558 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample