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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Candidó is walking toward the Italian market?

2. What has América eaten instead of protein?

3. What is Candidó given by two English-speaking men?

4. Where does Jordan stay after the attack on the family dog?

5. What is Kit's relationship to Kyra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kyra and América are two women in the same town, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from Boyle's book.

Essay Topic 2

How do specific characters conform to expectations of those around them in Boyle's story? In what context does this occur? What is the author seeming to say about the impact that conformation may have on relationships between people?

Essay Topic 3

The wall is a significant part of Boyle's story. What does the wall symbolize? What similarities can you give between the wall and Candidó's qualities?

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