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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 was a famous inmate at Alcatraz?
2. What does Genevieve correct at the Kennedy Center?
3. What was the original vision for the creation of the IPH?
4. Who does Vera pretend to be when she calls William's father?
5. What topic does Cassie correct at the bakery where she buys her boyfriend's cake?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Vera at first try to figure out if anyone is looking for William?
2. In the story Alcatraz, when does Cecilia's mother cry for the first time?
3. In the story Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want, what had everyone heard about the genius artist in recent years?
4. How does Vera first meet William in the story Anything Could Disappear?
5. Which group was most persistent in its resistance to the work of the Institute for Public History?
6. What does the model/actress find some freedom in with the artist?
7. What does Vera ultimately decide to do with William?
8. What is one of the biggest differences between how Genevieve does her job and how Cassie does hers at the IPH?
9. In the story The Office of Historical Corrections, why does Cassie like brutalist architecture?
10. What does Cassie do to try to avoid falling into routine in her new job at the Institute for Public History?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the story Happily Ever After, how does the weight of Lyssa's mother's illness, which the doctors have told Lyssa she is also likely at an elevated risk for, affect Lyssa's life and decision-making processes? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Which stories in this collection feature themes related to violence or violent behaviors, and how does Evans explore this theme in different ways throughout the collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
What are some of the most resonant and enduring themes Evans explores throughout this collection related to the experiences of young Black women living in America today? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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