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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. Where is Codi's father when she arrives at his house for the first time since returning to Grace?
2. What is the reason that Codi thinks she felt out of place in high school?
3. What did Homer do for Codi when she lost her baby?
4. What is the occupation of Codi and Hallie's father?
5. What does Uda give Codi to bring to her father?
Short Essay Questions
1. In his Chapter 10 flashback, how does Homer feel about Codi's situation?
2. Describe Emelina's family.
3. What does Loyd say to Codi about animal dreams?
4. What does Codi realize during her artwork-selling trip to Tucson?
5. Why does Loyd drive Codi to Tucson in Chapter 24?
6. What decision does Homer make while watching Codi and Hallie sleep?
7. How does Codi feel about her father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's?
8. What is Codi doing at the beginning of Chapter 28?
9. Whom did Codi tell about the incident that occurred when she was 15?
10. Describe Codi's first day teaching at the school.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Codi and Hallie. What are the major differences in the way they live their lives? What are some of their similarities? What factors are similar, or different, about their attitudes toward their common experiences? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Explore the theme of government relations with special interest groups presented in the novel. How do these issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
How did Homer's attitudes of racism and classism affect Codi's development as an individual? As a member of society? What does the author's attitude seem to be toward these prejudices? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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