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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to Lou Ann in dreams to give her the predictions about Dwayne Ray?

2. How long will it be before legal action is taken regarding Turtle's adoption?

3. Virgie Mae Parsons points to a flower in Chapter 13. What happens to the flower if it is touched?

4. What is the national bird of Esteban's homeland?

5. What point in the year is it in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mattie is a strong older woman who appears to be very wise. Kingsolver uses Mattie as a vessel to project socio-political ideals. Do you believe that Mattie is a surrogate for Kingsolver? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

It is clear through the text that Esteban has strong affection for Taylor, but even stronger and more romantic affection for his wife, Esperanza. Does Esteban ever cross marital bounds, in your opinion? How? Do you believe that he loves Esperanza?

Essay Topic 3

Esteban and Angel are the most prominent male characters in text; however, they are very different from one another. Compare and contrast Angel and Esteban. What do they each symbolize in the novel?

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