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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Eliza spell wrong at the spelling bee contest at the end of the book?

2. Who does Aaron fantasize about marrying?

3. What is the only thing that counteracts Miriam's compulsion to steal?

4. Where does Miriam tell Saul she is when Saul and Eliza eat dinner?

5. What Hebrew word does Eliza chant in Saul's study?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do the Naumann family lack that has made them dysfunctional and harmful to each other? What do they need to do to become a healthy functioning family?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

What is Miriam's relationship with her children? How does this relationship effect both her and the children?

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