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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. What happens on Antonia's birthday?

2. Who does Mona give emerging information about Izzy to?

3. Who lives in a trailer on Roger's property?

4. What does Maritza find in Izzy's bag?

5. How much money does Mario need?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mario fail to tell Antonia about Estela?

2. What happens when Antonia goes back home from Illinois and parks her car in her garage?

3. Who is Vivian?

4. Who is Antonia?

5. What does Tilly tell Antonia Izzy plans on buying?

6. Why does Mario want nothing to do with Estela?

7. Where does Estela stay when Antonia gets back from Tilly's?

8. What favor does Mario ask of Antonia?

9. Who calls Antonia on the phone in Chapter 1?

10. Where is Antonia going for her birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of emotional healing from loss?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining Antonia’s attitude toward people and relationships, particularly after the death of her husband. Does her attitude change throughout the narrative? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's relationship to literature. What is her history with literature, and in what ways is it clear that literature is her passion? In what ways does it show up in her daily life, and in what ways does it directly inform her life and decisions? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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