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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. From what country does Deja say her mother hails, prompting Sabeen's excitement about adding to the cultural map in the school hallway?

2. What is Deja's reaction when she thinks Charles is making fun of Ben in class?

3. How many people does Miss Garcia explain to the class had been killed in the attacks on the Twin Towers?

4. After Deja writes a short essay and Miss Garcia tells Deja she can do better, what action does Miss Garcia take?

5. What comment does Deja make to her father that causes Deja's mother to demand that Deja apologize?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the significance of Deja's initial reaction to the cultural map in the school hallway.

2. Describe what the reader learns about Deja's father, Pop, in the chapter entitled New School.

3. What does Sabeen's comment "Home is divine. Blessed by Allah" (50) demonstrate about her character?

4. Explain the circumstances of Deja's exclamation, "He's always ruining my life!" (75).

5. How does Deja introduce herself to her new classmates and what does her choice reveal about her character?

6. What type of language does the author use in order to portray Deja, the novel's protagonist?

7. What is the significance of Deja's name and how do you think it will relate to coming events in the narrative?

8. What effect does Miss Garcia's guidance have on Deja?

9. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Deja is mature beyond her years.

10. Discuss the point of view utilized to tell the story of Towers Falling.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

State whether you think the portrayals of the main characters within Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel Towers Falling are believable or not. Be sure to discuss the reasons for your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the author's focus on the theme of transformation in the novel Towers Falling. What message is the author sending about change and about one other theme of your choice?

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the theme of family bonds within Jewell Parker Rhodes's novel Towers Falling. What is the author's message regarding family bonds and how do you know?

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