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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Homer, people think it is the heart that suffers from emotional trauma, but it is really what organ?
2. Where does Viola take Codi?
3. Why does Codi stop going to her father's house in Chapter 22?
4. How does Codi feel about her realization in Chapter 17?
5. What item does Codi bring to Hallie's funeral?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore what the author's attitude toward death and the afterlife might be, based on the experiences and myths presented in "Animal Dreams." Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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