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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Senora Valencia do during the massacre to honor Amabelle?
2. What does Amabelle want in place of compensation?
3. What does Amabelle do for several days after arriving at the clinic?
4. What does Juana prepare in honor of Rosalinda's baptism?
5. What does Yves confess to Amabelle one night?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the themes The Farming of Bones explores is the role of family. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the bold and non-bold chapters in the novel. Focus on:
1) The similarities and differences in topics discussed in these chapters.
2) The similarities and differences in tone and mood of these chapters.
3) The similarities and differences in language used in these chapters.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
In The Farming of Bones, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Papi, Senor Pico, Kongo, Yves, Man Rapadou. Discuss:
1) The personality (character traits) of this character.
2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story.
3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?
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