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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Carlo begun doing for work in Chapter 25?

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

3. Who did not permit Codi to wear the item that was given to her?

4. What do the women of the Stitch and Bitch Club make to raise money for their campaign against the mining company?

5. Where do Codi and Loyd spend Christmas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Examine the various literary devices Kingsolver uses in the novel, for example, foreshadowing or symbolism. What are the devices Kingsolver uses? Why does she choose to use them? How effective is Kingsolver's use of each of these literary devices? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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