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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. Emelina is organizing a fiesta for what holiday?

2. What is the reason that Codi thinks she felt out of place in high school?

3. What is the name of Codi and Hallie's mother?

4. What is an important Mexican holiday that is celebrated in Grace?

5. How do Codi and Hallie see their father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Codi's mother?

2. What does Codi realize because of the way she is treated by Loyd's family when they first meet her?

3. In Homer's flashback, in Chapter 3, why are Codi and Hallie stuck in an arroyo?

4. How does Codi react to the news that one of her students is pregnant and dropping out of school?

5. How does the Stitch and Bitch Club decide to use all the money they have earned from artwork sales and contributions?

6. What do Codi and Hallie ask their father when they get home after being rescued from the arroyo?

7. What is the cause of the unhealthy appearance of the orchard trees?

8. Who are the Nolinas?

9. What happens when Codi and Loyd go to the cockfight?

10. Why are Codi and Hallie so tired in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Homer Noline is a character who lived a life of illusion. Explore the various ways in which he constructed the life he wanted to live and attempted to break from the reality that dissatisfied him. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Kingsolver's portrayal of male and female characters. Are there major differences between the way male and female characters are depicted? What are the similarities? Are there any exceptions to the general rule? What can we infer about the author because of the manner in which she chose to depict her characters? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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