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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. In Chapter 3, what does Jam tell Pet is a "hard no"?

2. What is one thing the angels in Jam's town banned?

3. What kind of legs does Pet have?

4. What does Jam consider about secrets, herself, and her parents?

5. Whose hands does Pet have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What catches Jam's attention about what Aloe says to Bitter upon seeing Pet for the first time?

2. What does Bitter do for a living and what is unusual about her work?

3. What is Jam supposed to be looking for in Redemption's house?

4. What are some of the things Jam and her family did during her gender transition?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Pet tell Jam is the first step to "seeing?"

6. What is Redemption known for?

7. What do Aloe and Bitter vehemently deny that Pet asserts in Chapter 3?

8. Why does Pet take hold of Jam in Aloe's and Bitter's bedroom while they argue?

9. Who is supposedly responsible for making Lucille a more just and peaceful place?

10. Why does Pet tell Jam it needs her help in the hunt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Jam feel when she goes to Redemption's house for the first time after Pet's arrival? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Jam begins to understand that her parents, Bitter and Aloe, have different priorities and focuses when it comes to raising her. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these priorities and goals of each parent, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Jam eventually convince Pet to let Hibiscus have his day in court instead of killing him in Redemption's basement? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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