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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 have the sisters set up an intervention for Izzy?

2. Why does Estela refuse to feed her baby?

3. What does Beth Trotter think Antonia should do?

4. What does Antonia give Estela before she leaves?

5. What does Izzy do after the plan for her treatment is laid out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Antonia stay at an Airbnb in Athol?

2. What update does Beth Trotter give Antonia when she calls her in Athol?

3. Why does Sheriff Boyer show up at Antonia's house?

4. What inside information does Sheriff Boyer give Antonia?

5. Why is Estela so giddy when Antonia picks her up at Roger's?

6. Why does Izzy agree to seek professional treatment?

7. What does Estela name her baby?

8. Who is Beth Trotter?

9. How does Izzy die?

10. What does Kim suggest to Izzy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Antonia’s relationship with her late husband, Sam. What important lessons and skills does she learn from Sam? What impact does Sam have on her life?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the ways in which Antonia's late husband continues to have an impact on the decisions and thoughts she has on a daily basis. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of emotional healing from loss?

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