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What is represented by the equation C= 12 + 2y?
Which tool is primarily used to illustrate a relationship between two variables symbolically?
What does the range measure in a set of data?
What is the effect of extreme values on the measure of dispersion known as range?
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In the context of economic analysis, what does the symbol 'm' typically represent in the equation Qr = F(m)?
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Which measure of dispersion calculates the arithmetic mean of all absolute deviations?
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If the highest value in a data set is 53 and the lowest is 9, what is the calculated range?
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What is the primary reason Bendu's mother, Eva Lewis, returns from the United States?
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How does Calvin contribute to the community after his experience in Sierra Leone?
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What significant action does Tenneh take in seeking her redemption?
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What motivates Siatta to divorce her husband Terrance?
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What method does Bendu use to cope with her trauma and find closure?
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How does Peace in Practice assist Tenneh in her journey after revealing her HIV status?
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What realization does Bendu come to regarding her brother, Benji?
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What role does Siatta take on after coming to terms with post-war realities in Liberia?
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What narrative technique is primarily used in the book to maintain reader interest throughout the story?
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In which chapter does Bendu confess to her family after a buildup of internal conflict?
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What revelation does Siatta discover about Terrance through his phone in chapter twenty-five?
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What is the effect of the flashbacks regarding Calvin’s feelings toward Bendu?
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What is one of the primary functions of foreshadowing in the narrative?
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During the death remembrance of Granny May, what sentiment does Bendu experience?
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What literary device is demonstrated when an event in the novel is linked to the Bible?
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What motivates the author to shift between different characters and situations throughout the story?
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What demonstrates Bendu's resilience during the war?
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How does Tenneh portray the theme of resilience?
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Which character grapples with the theme of loss due to the death of a child?
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What is Bendu's attitude towards helping others, despite her own trauma?
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What action does Bendu refuse to take regarding Varney, reflecting her determination?
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In what way do the characters express their grief over Benji's death?
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What is a key aspect of Bendu's NGO, Peace in Practice?
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What emotional challenge does Tenneh confront publicly?
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What significant action does Bendu Lewis take to support civil war survivors?
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Which character is known for their sense of humor and generosity?
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How does Bendu respond to the advice of abandoning her grandmother during the war?
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Which statement about Siatta Terrence is true?
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What is the primary challenge Bendu faces related to her husband Solomon?
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What was used to symbolize Granny May's presence during her memorial?
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What key trait defines Bendu Lewis as a character?
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Why is Bendu's perspective important in the narrative?
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What prompted Bendu to feel that Cousin Rebecca blames her for Granny May's death?
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What was Samson's behavior towards Bendu during their time at Duluma camp?
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What significant action did Bendu take against Samson?
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What legal action does the law firm led by John Reeves take against Moses Varney?
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How did Counselor Marlon Gray initially feel about the plight of victims of the war?
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What did Bendu's narrative reveal to Counselor Marlon Gray?
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What role does Chief Kesselly play when Bendu is arrested?
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What is the significance of Cousin Orlando's abduction by rebel soldiers?
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Study Notes
Basic Tools for Economic Analysis
- Simplify complex economic theories and principles.
- Present information concisely and clearly.
- Include simple linear equations, simultaneous equations, and measures of dispersion.
Simple Linear Equations
- Illustrate relationships between two variables symbolically.
- Example: Demand for rice (Qr) as a function of meat availability (m): Qr = F(m).
- Example: Demand for noodles (Qr) as a function of price (Pi): Qr = P(Pi).
- Example: Consumption (C) as a function of income (x): C = F(x).
- Direct variation: C increases as x increases (e.g., C = 12 + 2y).
- Inverse variation: C decreases as x increases (e.g., C = 12 - 2y).
- Example calculation: If C = 10 + 2y, and y = 0, 5, 10, 20; then C = 10, 20, 30, 50 respectively.
Measures of Dispersion
- Quantify the spread or clustering of values in a distribution.
- Includes range, mean deviation, standard deviation, and variance.
Range
- Simplest measure of dispersion.
- Difference between the highest and lowest values.
- Highly susceptible to extreme values.
- Example: Data set {18, 24, 15, 19, 33, 27, 14, 30, 41, 32, 53, 14, 9, 26, 24, 25}.
- Range = Highest value (53) - Lowest value (9) = 44.
Mean Deviation
- Arithmetic mean of the absolute deviations from the mean of a distribution.
Major Characters
- Bendu Marie Lewis: Protagonist; Americo-Liberian; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; founder of Peace in Practice NGO; experiences trauma during the Liberian civil war; resilient and committed to helping others.
- Catherine May Lewis (Granny May): Bendu's paternal grandmother; dies during the war; her memorial service opens the novel.
- Siatta Terrence: Bendu's older sister; supportive; married to Terrence Clarke; lives outside Liberia during the war.
- Terrence Clarke: Siatta's husband; unfaithful; involved in Liberian government.
- Calvin: Close friend to Bendu and Siatta; provides emotional support; later establishes a scholarship scheme for Liberian children.
- Agnes: Collaborates with Bendu at Peace in Practice; offers counseling and support to war survivors.
- Tenneh: War survivor; reveals her HIV-positive status; becomes a peer counselor.
- Eva Lewis: Bendu and Siatta's mother; returns from the USA to support her daughters; grieves the loss of her son, Benji.
- Moses Varney (Commander Cobra): Antagonist; responsible for Bendu's trauma; eventually dies.
- Cousin Rebecca: Bendu's cousin who was at Sumoville when the war began. Rebecca's thoughts on Bendu's actions during Granny May's death are explored.
- Cousin Orlando: Disappeared during the war; his fate remains unknown.
- Samson: Bendu's abusive husband at a refugee camp.
- John Reeves: Owner of the law firm representing Bendu in her case against Moses Varney.
- Counselor Marlon Gray: Lawyer handling Bendu's case; initially somewhat indifferent, but later develops more empathy.
- Chief Kesselly: Police chief investigating the death of Moses Varney.
- Benji: Eva Lewis's son; died during the 1980 coup d'état.
Key Themes
- Resilience: Demonstrated through Bendu's unwavering commitment to helping others despite her own trauma; Tenneh's openness about her HIV status; characters overcoming adversity.
- Loss and Grief: Explored through the deaths of Granny May and Benji; the lasting impact of war and trauma on characters' lives.
- Redemption: Characters find closure and move forward from their war experiences through various actions, including writing letters, providing aid, and confronting challenges.
Narrative Techniques
- Suspense: The novel uses suspense to keep readers engaged, revealing information gradually and creating anticipation.
- Foreshadowing: Hints at future events early in the narrative.
- Biblical Allusion: References to biblical themes and stories are subtly woven into the narrative.
Plot Points
- Bendu's escape from captivity and her pursuit of justice against Moses Varney.
- The role of Peace in Practice in providing support to war survivors and raising awareness regarding HIV/AIDS.
- The exploration of family relationships during and after the war.
- The various ways characters cope with trauma and find healing.
- Siatta's discovery of Terrence's infidelities and subsequent divorce.
- Bendu's eventual reunion with her long-lost daughter.
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This quiz focuses on essential tools for economic analysis, including the simplification of economic concepts, linear equations, and measures of dispersion. Learn how to represent relationships between variables and quantify data spread through practical examples and calculations. Test your understanding of these fundamental economic tools.
