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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the narrator tell the answer to question #120 in response to his offer of marriage?
2. What does the narrator fear about her child-raising skills?
3. What does the narrator say about Tamsir as a provider?
4. When is the narrator involved that her husband has married a second wife?
5. Who seems to have romantic intentions for the narrator since Modou left her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Racism. Many countries have been greatly impacted by bigotry or racism. Some racism exists even among a single race--for example, lighter-skinned blacks feeling racist towards darker-skinned blacks. Research the psychological reasons that motivate racism. Are these the only reasons for racism? Do economics or class play a part in racism? Do you envision a day when racism truly no longer exists? Why or why not? Is enough being done in the United States towards eradicating racism? Why or
Essay Topic 2
How long has the idea of fate been part of the human culture? Discuss the difference between fate and the idea that a person creates his/her own reality. Which concept seems to make more sense? Which concept would you prefer to live you life by? Why? If you really believed that everything is fated, how would that change the way you lived your life?
Essay Topic 3
Political systems. Several political systems are mentioned in this book, democracy and socialism being the most prominent. Research the differences between democracy and socialism. How would life in the United States be different under a socialist form of government versus a democracy. Compare and contrast a country that is considered to be a democracy versus one considered socialist. Look at individual rights, worker's rights, class structure, and one other field of your choice, such as medicine or education.
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