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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. Where was Lou's iron lung kept when she had to use it?

2. Before getting on a boat to go to Europe, where was Sunny overwhelmed by all the people and she had to sit down?

3. How old was Snow when he bought his own land from what he earned shooting?

4. When was the river drained of snowmelt that fed the lake?

5. How many thousands of detainees does Macauley tell Rocky will probably be at Manzanar?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the internees arrive, what does Sunny want to say to Schiff, and why does she not say it?

2. How did Sunny translate her mother's recipe books and cooking notes?

3. Why is Schiff invited to dinner at Three Chairs?

4. What thoughts does Rocky have about him and Stryker and other fathers and sons?

5. What does Sunny do after learning about the bombing at Pearl Harbor?

6. What has Schiff read about the Central Valley in California?

7. What were the first things Sunny taught herself to cook?

8. Why does Rocky's ranch have a bell tower?

9. What work has Schiff done as a civil servant?

10. What does Schiff tell Sunny about his mother's cooking?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Wiggins use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Setting is the place and time where a narrative takes place. What is the main setting in Properties of Thirst? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the mood in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in a narrative. How do backstories provide insight into individuals and events in Properties of Thirst? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

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