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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. Why does the Sheriff want to look in Antonia's garage?

2. What does Izzy do after the plan for her treatment is laid out?

3. Who does the Sheriff say he respects?

4. What does Antonia listen to on her drive to Massachusetts?

5. Why does Estela refuse to feed her baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kim suggest to Izzy?

2. Who is Ralph?

3. Why does Mona call Antonia early in the morning in a panic?

4. Why does Izzy agree to seek professional treatment?

5. Who is Dr. Kane?

6. What inside information does Sheriff Boyer give Antonia?

7. Why is Roger upset when Antonia gives him inside information?

8. Who calls Antonia in the middle of her conversation with Dot?

9. Why does Antonia leave Athol early?

10. Who is Kim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze Antonia's mantra about "who is the most important." What is the significance of this philosophy, and at what moments does she employ it to make life decisions? Where does it often lead her? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's role within the migrant, largely Hispanic, community in her small town. What role does she play in protecting community measures, and to what lengths does she go to ensure that they can survive? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you examine the character of Sam based on Antonia's memory and descriptions of him. What kind of person was Sam? What kind of impact did he leave on the community?

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