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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which member of Mary's family encouraged her to begin defending herself on the playground?
2. Who accidentally ran over Pete's cat while he was recovering in the hospital?
3. How old was Hector's cousin Purdy when Mary and Lecia were sent to stay with her?
4. How did Mary attack Rickey Carter?
5. Which of the following best describes the look Mary saw on Charlie's face when Charlie threatened to shoot Hector?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Charlie's family history is one looming in shadow, as she is a woman who has kept many dark secrets. Choose two of Charlie's dark secrets that she keeps hidden in her past and explain them. Then, describe how Mary learned her mother's dark secrets. What were her reactions to these secrets? Then, explain how Charlie's dark secrets affected Mary and the way she was able to bond, and trust, her own family members, both in childhood and adulthood.
Essay Topic 2
In her childhood, Mary has two very strong motherly figures in her life: her mother and her grandmother. First, describe Charlie's mothering style. Then, compare / contrast that to Grandmother Moore's mothering style. What is the same about their mothering styles? What is different? Finally, explain what Mary learned about herself and her family from her two mother figures. Which of these women do you think had a more profound effect on Mary in her childhood? How can you tell? Be sure to cite at least two scenes from the memoir to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
As a child, Mary was sexually assaulted. First, describe the setting of Mary's sexual assault and describe Mary's reaction to the event. Then, compare / contrast Mary's childhood reaction to the assault with her adult reaction to the assault. What is the same about her reactions? What is different? Finally, explain which of Mary's reactions you think was the most beneficial in helping Mary cope with the events of the assault and explain why, citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
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