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Essay Topic 1

How does Reid use the incident with Emira, the older white woman, and the security guard in the grocery store in Part I to set the tone, and the reader's expectations, for the rest of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How are Peter Chamberlain's on-air comments, which some construe as racist, Alix's decision to call the police on Robbie Cormier in high school, and the incident with Emira and the security guard at the grocery store all related? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Emira often feel as if she is lagging behind her closest friends, Josefa, Shaunie, and Zara, in reaching the milestones of adulthood? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 4

How would you describe Emira's feelings about Briar Chamberlain, and her relationship...

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