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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ideas is NOT part of the Generalissimo's speech broadcasted on the radio?

2. What does Amabelle say would help her properly mourn Sebastien's death?

3. What does Kongo give Amabelle as a gift?

4. Why is the man driving the truck able to sneak Amabelle across the border?

5. How does Amabelle react when she sees the waterfall again?

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 impact of nationalism. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The Farming of Bones is written from Amabelle's first person point of view. Write an essay examining the novel's point of view focusing on:

1) The narrator's bias--how prevalent is it? what impact does it have?

2) The amount of information given based on this point of view.

3) Comment on how the novel would be different if it was told from a different point of view.

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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