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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 time does Tish go to work in Section 3?

2. What does Levy offer to buy Tish and Fonny in Section 4?

3. What does Hayward ask Tish to give him in Section 3?

4. Where does Victoria's partner work?

5. What does Daniel say the white man has to be, in Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Joseph and Frank discuss at their meeting in Section 4?

2. What does Fonny do when he drops Tish off at her home in Section Three?

3. Why does Mr. Hayward need more money from the Rivers in Section Three?

4. How does Tish describe her pregnancy in Section Four?

5. How does Tish describe her commute to work in Section Three?

6. What does Mr. Hayward say about Officer Bell in Section Three?

7. How are Joseph and Frank physically described in Section Four?

8. How does Tish describe Hayward's office in Section Three?

9. What happens while Tish is buying tomatoes in Section Four?

10. How does Fonny react when Tish tries to defend him to the police officer in Section Four?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is the novel still relevant in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the purpose of Sharon's visit to Puerto Rico. Was she successful? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Rivers family and the Hunt family. How are each a product of their environments?

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