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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 does Jordan search for in his home?

3. Who or what enters the shed just as América is about to give birth?

4. What does Kyra decide she needs to save from the fire?

5. What does Delaney do when he sees Candidó walking on the side of the road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Boyle's story ultimately resolved? Do you think the plot is adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

Essay Topic 2

In the initial part of the book, Delaney is firmly against the construction of a security fence around his neighborhood. How does his opinion change over time and why? What influences does he encounter that result in these fluctuations?

Essay Topic 3

Characters' names are symbolic in this story. Choose two characters and describe what their names symbolize. Why would Boyle choose these particular names for the characters?

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