The Yellow House Test | Final Test - Hard

Sarah M. Broom
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Yellow House Test | Final Test - Hard

Sarah M. Broom
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Where was Samantha Power giving a talk when the author met her?

2. When did construction begin on the Cabildo Building begin, as described by the author in Movement IV: Part III?

3. On what street is the entrance to the apartment building the author rented in the French Quarter in Movement IV: Part III?

4. What date opens Movement III: Part V?

5. Who was Lynette's godmother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was the author living when Hurricane Katrina hit? How is this area described?

2. What became of James and Alvin?

3. How did the author perceive her new surroundings in Movement IV: Part III?

4. How is Herman described by the author?

5. How does the author describe 1991-1996 in Movement II: Part VI?

6. Why did Sarah Broom move to New Orleans in 2011? Where did she live?

7. How is Carl's home described in Movement IV: Part IV?

8. Who ended up coming to stay with Byron in Vacaville after Katrina?

9. Why did the author end her friendship with Tiffany Cage?

10. What is ironic about the demolition of the Yellow House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Lolo's early life. Where and when was she born? Who were her parents? Who raised her? Where did she come of age? Who had major influences on her life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of inequality and displacement in The Yellow House. How does the author develop these themes through individual narratives within the memoir? What symbols relate to these themes? What statement(s) is that author making regarding inequality and displacement through her memoir?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the author's favorite room in the Yellow House. What was her favorite room growing up? Why? How does this room relate to the author's father? Why is that significant?

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