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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 happened to Lucy's mother when she married Lucy's father?

2. How does Mariah feel about Lewis' affair?

3. What family outing do Lewis and Mariah do with their girls?

4. What name did Lucy begin to call her mother when she felt she betrayed her?

5. Lucy had to use a trick to make the girl in #74 eat stewed plums and ______________ .

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lucy tell her mother the tawdry details of her life, and how does her mother respond?

2. Who are Mariah's daughters and which one is Lucy's favorite?

3. Who is Tanner and what role does he have in Lucy's life?

4. What does Lucy think about the seasons now that she is experiencing Autumn?

5. For Lucy, why isn't sex accompanied by an emotional connection?

6. What are the reasons that Lucy does not like her mother?

7. What do the situations with Tanner and Hugh represent in Lucy's life?

8. What does Mariah share with Lucy about her intimate life with Lewis?

9. Who is Lewis and what are Lucy's perceptions of him?

10. Why does Mariah not like Peggy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LUCY is sometimes defined as an autobiographical piece based on Jamaica Kincaid's life. Do some research about Kincaid's life and describe how Kincaid based the novel on her own life experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Kincaid is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each and identify the technique which they exemplify.

Essay Topic 3

Does Kincaid end the story on a note of hope for Lucy or with the hint that her challenge in developing meaningful relationships in her life will continue? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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