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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. Who is Abeo's brother?

2. Who tells Wasik he is the man of the house?

3. How does Ismae write her message for Wasik?

4. Why does Ismae have crutches?

5. How old is Juba when Abeo first arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What religion does Abeo's family practice?

2. What does the priest tell Abeo?

3. Who does Abeo see next to Mohammed, and what does she do to him?

4. What gift does Juba give to Aymee?

5. What does Abeo see on her first day in the fields?

6. Why is Aymee upset after Juba tells her she is fat?

7. What did Ismae's grandfather do?

8. What does Grandmother suggest Wasik do to save his family?

9. Who tells Serafine that Ismae is in the hospital?

10. Who is Bembe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the affect that Femi Hama has on Abeo when she moves in with her family. In what ways does Femi help Abeo to heal from the trauma of her past? Be sure to use specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore what family is to Abeo. Who does she consider family throughout her life, and why? What brings Abeo close to those she chooses to consider family?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze the relationship between Taylor Adams and Abeo. What does Taylor do for Abeo, and why does she have such a lasting impact on her life?

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