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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seemed the most upset Kiki was leaving Osman's farm?

2. What does Steffi ask Dieter to bring back to her that she left in his apartment?

3. What kinds of coins does Bruno show off to Kiki?

4. What did Kiki sell her last rug from Osman for?

5. What does Bruno send Monika out to find for Steffi to eat as a treat in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Kiki tempted to accept the Germans' offer to travel with them around Turkey for a while?

2. When Kiki does leave Osman's farm, what does she do back in Istanbul at first?

3. What eventually causes Dieter to break off his relationship with Steffi?

4. Why does Kiki sell her last rug that Osman has given her?

5. What does Monika feel like she has to make amends for with Julian in their relationship?

6. What is the main cause of the awful fights and tensions between Steffi and Bruno?

7. How do Kiki and Osman's family treat the three Germans who stop at the farm in 1977?

8. What is Steffi's role as she travels around Turkey buying artifacts with Dieter and Bruno?

9. In what way does Bruno say he can help Monika and Julian?

10. How are things between Julian and Monika when Monika returns from Germany?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining what Reyna's act of generosity in sending a significant amount of money to Lynette anonymously reveals about her evolution as a character from the beginning of the novel to the end, citing specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing why Kiki is so excited when the three Germans - Dieter, Bruno, and Steffi - show up on Osman's family's farm in Turkey in 1977. Why do you think she ultimately decided not to take them up on their offer to her to travel with them?

Essay Topic 3

What role does Claude's and Teddy's car accident seem to play in Teddy's decision not to accept his ex-wife Sally's entreaties to begin their love affair again? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.

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