So Far from God Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

So Far from God Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 are Helena and Maria going when they take their road trip?

2. About how old was Sofi when she met Don Domingo?

3. Who raised Francisco until he was old enough to help with the farm?

4. What does Felicia use to try to find Caridad?

5. How long does Caridad sleep after her horse dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Acme International represent?

2. Why is Sofi raising four daughters alone? What role does the girls' father play in Chapter 1?

3. As shown when La Loca is on her deathbed, what impact did her resurrection as a young child have on people living in her area?

4. What motivates Sofi to run for mayor of Tome?

5. Do you think Caridad and Esmeralda die? Why or why not?

6. What happens when Francisco finds Caridad alone in the cave?

7. Describe the cooperative that Sofi and her neighbor develop.

8. Describe the differences between Felicia and Doctor Tolentino as well as their relationship.

9. What is special about the irrigation ditch by Sofi's home?

10. How does Don Domingo exploit Caridad's gift of prophecy in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Francisco appears in Castillo's story only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Francisco's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Castillo uses in writing about Francisco.

Essay Topic 2

Sofi's cooperative is a significant part of Castillo's story. What does the organization symbolize? What similarities can you give between the cooperative and Sofi's character?

Essay Topic 3

How does Castillo use irony in "So Far From God"? Are there certain situations or events that strike you as particularly ironic? Why would Castillo include this literary technique in her work?

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