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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is included with each piece of artwork sold during the second trip to Tucson?

2. What do Codi and Loyd plan to do?

3. How does Loyd's family react to Codi when they meet her?

4. Whom does Codi write unmailed letters to?

5. Where has the kidnapped person been taken?

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

El Dia de los Muertos is an important holiday in Grace and a recurring event in the novel. Explore the significance of this holiday as it relates to Codi and her search for her identity. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does Kingsolver anthropomorphize animals throughout the novel? What can we infer about her attitude toward animals and nature and humanity's interactions with them as a result? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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