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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 did Valerie swear she would never let go?

2. Why does Chiquita's lover man not offer her ice?

3. What would it mean if Daniel acts sleepy when Valerie calls him?

4. Who does Inda think she should of married?

5. Which household chore does Walter not like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Chiquita arguing with the man outside her bathroom?

2. Why does Valerie decide to have an affair?

3. What is common between the lives of Inda and Chiquita?

4. Why is Chiquita more shocked than Inda?

5. Why does Valerie tell Daniel she can no longer see him?

6. How do Valerie and Daniel say good-bye?

7. Why is Chiquita insecure?

8. What is the significance of Inda's experience with Andre?

9. Why is Valerie upset at the beginning of "Sister, Sister"?

10. How close are Valerie and Inda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the structure of the book:

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story?

How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

What does Chiquita learn about friendship in this story? Why is this such an important lesson to learn?

Essay Topic 3

How differently do the women react when they find out they are being cheated on? What does this say about gender relations?

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