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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. The narration calls a child who is born outside the womb by what name?

2. When Dolly's pimp arrives at Connie's, he wants to force Dolly into what?

3. When Connie leaves Luciente, where does she eat her meal?

4. Luciente tells Connie that the reason women gave up the right to give birth was in the name of what?

5. Luciente reveals, in Chapter 2, that he is _______ by the conditions in which Connie lives.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luciente's community symbolize to Connie?

2. Why does Dolly appear at Connie's door?

3. How does Luciente feel about the way Connie lives?

4. What is the symbolism of Connie's cell in the hospital?

5. Why is Connie confused about the naming ritual Innocente is going to undergo?

6. Who does Connie blame for the walls she has built between herself and the world?

7. Describe Connie Ramos.

8. Why might the author draw the parallel between Angelina and Dawn so closely?

9. When Connie firsts sees Dawn, what happens?

10. When Connie begins to think of Angelina as a "canned child," what happens to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a friend? Who is the best friend to Connie in the story? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Is Connie insane or are her experience with the future real? Provide support for your answer by using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How do Connie and Luciente's ideas of freedom differ? Support your answer using specific examples from the book.

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