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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. What is Lusa's nationality?

2. What has Deanna ignored while spending time with Eddie?

3. What animal is Deanna researching in the forest?

4. What does Lusa have a degree in?

5. What does Garnett call his ancestors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a "windfall" in the forest?

2. Why does Eddie make Deanna nervous?

3. Do you think the way the townspeople treat Lusa at Cole's wake is right?

4. What does Nannie need to do to keep her organic farming certification valid?

5. What is Deanna's demeanor, when Eddie leaves, after staying with her for nine days?

6. Do you think Eddie respects Deanna?

7. What is Garnett's basic persona, when we first get to know him?

8. What is the ritual for traditional Muslin prayer?

9. Describe Sam Hill as we meet him in Chapter 13.

10. In Chapter 12, Garnett suspects that Nannie has slandered his name. What is the situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After several conversations with Crys, Lusa concludes that Crys's aunts do not understand her and are doing her more harm than good. Cite three examples from the book that support this. What have they said and done that convinces her of this? What impact has their behavior had on Crys? Does Jewel agree with Lusa?

Essay Topic 2

Garnett appears to have a strong faith, in "Prodigal Summer", and likes to quote scripture. However, some of his opinions seem to contradict, not only the Bible, but also what some might view as a "Christian" attitude. Cite three examples from the book that would support this view. Be sure to address stereotypes, judging others, and views on animals' place on earth. Are Garnett's interpretations of the Bible solely to support his own views or do you think that he honestly believes them?

Essay Topic 3

Nannie and Garnett have very different opinions on the aging process and this causes conflict in their relationship. Explain both of their views on this subject. Why do they feel this way? Does their view of this affect their every-day life? Do you think either view is better or more appropriate? Do you think either view would lead to a happier life?

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