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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 does Serafine's friends say Abeo looks like?

2. Where does Abeo sometimes dream she is?

3. Who goes to see Abeo graduate from Eden?

4. What is the atmosphere like between Serafine and Abeo in the car ride from the airport?

5. When will Abeo be touched by the hand of god?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thema reveal to Abeo?

2. What is the nature of Serafine's relationship with her husband?

3. Who does Serafine tell Abeo is her father?

4. How does Serafine try to assuage her guilt?

5. What happens at the mall?

6. What is the nature of Abeo's behavior for the first few months at Eden?

7. What happens the first time Dayo tries to kiss Abeo?

8. How does Abeo relieve herself of Duma?

9. Why does Dayo stare at Abeo?

10. Why does Abeo feel hurt when she is in Serafine's car after she picks her up at the airport?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you consider the narrative function of the character of Grandmother. What is her main purpose in the story, and how does she go about manifesting that purpose, and what is its overall impact?

Essay Topic 3

Healing from emotional and physical trauma is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of healing through the plot and characters.

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