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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the people of Dajabon celebrating?

2. How has Father Romain changed since Amabelle last saw him?

3. What does Amabelle do for several days after arriving at the clinic?

4. Why does Amabelle stand over Odette's body for a long time?

5. What does Senora Valencia ask Juana to do to soothe her into sleep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on her development and:

1) Describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Amabelle.

2) Discuss the impact of this character on Amabelle's life and personality.

3) Discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Amabelle than others?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes The Farming of Bones explores is the impact of love on people's lives. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the novel's title. Be sure to include:

1) A definition of "the farming of bones."

2) The variety of meanings that the phrase takes on in the novel (beyond it's literal meaning).

3) What the phrase represents about Amabelle's life.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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