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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 Jean-Claude?
2. How does Seth feel about going to visit Mrs. Fabiyi with Samona?
3. In what decade does the novel "Seth and Samona" take place?
4. In what grade did Seth and Samona meet?
5. Who decides to accompany Seth in making the delivery to Samona's?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Seth's siblings react to the news of Matant Margaret's death?
2. What was Seth's first impressions of Jerome when they met?
3. What reasons does Chantal give Seth as to why she loves Jerome?
4. Why are all the neighborhood children afraid of Mrs. Fabiyi?
5. From where did Seth's family immigrate, and how are the remnants of their homeland still present in their household?
6. On the way home from Mrs. Fabiyi's home, what information does Samona divulge to Seth about her plans for the future?
7. How do Manmi and Chantal help Samona prepare for the beauty pageant, and what is Seth's reaction to these changes?
8. After the altercation, how does Jean-Claude feel about Jerome?
9. What was Matant Margaret's life like in the years before her death?
10. How does Seth get out of attending the church service with his family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jerome plays an important role in the conflict of this novel. First, explain why the Michelin family does not like Jerome. Then, explain why Chantal loves Jerome. Finally, explain how Jean-Claude attempts to rid Jerome from his sister's life. How does Chantal react to Jean-Claude's threats?
Essay Topic 2
Mrs. Gemini has a very unique way of parenting her children. First, describe Mrs. Gemini's character as she was described in the novel. Then, give one example of a time Mrs. Gemini made a poor decision within her household. How did this decision affect her children? What seems more important to Mrs. Gemini, her artwork or her children? How can you tell?
Essay Topic 3
During the beauty pageant, Samona performs a monologue from Sojourner Truth's piece "Aint I a Woman?" First, explain why Samona chose this piece, and what the response from the audience to her performance was. Then, explain how Sojourner Truth's monologue explains the main theme of the novel - women's rights.
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