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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of Chapter 1, the narrator says, "There are stories in" what?
(a) "Sweat."
(b) "Rocks."
(c) "Rivers."
(d) "Tears."

2. What are the names of Lucy's sister's children?
(a) Anna and Paul.
(b) Stacie and Ant.
(c) Sarah and Marie.
(d) James and Bessie.

3. What words are tattooed on Angel's back?
(a) "Angelito Mio."
(b) "Madre Mia."
(c) "Dios Salve al Rey."
(d) "La Santa Muerte."

4. What is the name of Anna's husband?
(a) Andy.
(b) Michael.
(c) Arvind.
(d) Vikram.

5. Who is the photographer that often works with Lucy on stories?
(a) Ray Torres.
(b) Toomie.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Timo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charles Braxton's profession?

2. What is Ratan's first name?

3. What is the name of Timo's sister?

4. What color hair does Catherine Case have?

5. Where is Lucy meeting with the Chinese engineer in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. What motif appears in Chapter 16? What does this motif foreshadow?

2. In Chapters 17 through 20, the three main characters finally come into direct contact with one another. How does this impact the narrative?

3. How is the theme of choices illustrated in Chapter 8?

4. How do the antagonists for Angel, Lucy, and Maria differ?

5. How would you describe the language style of The Water Knife?

6. How does Maria's perspective differ from those of the other main characters when she is introduced in Chapter 3?

7. What is revealed through the change in the narrative's focus in Chapter 11?

8. What observations does Lucy make of Maria and Sarah in Chapter 14?

9. What is the principle setting of The Water Knife? How is this setting described?

10. How is Angel's character introduced in Chapter 1? What does the author reveal about his character in this chapter?

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