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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Codi and Loyd spend the few days while the Stitch and Bitch Club are on their second excursion to Tucson?

2. Hallie's letters tell of illness and death in Nicaragua caused by what?

3. Who votes Codi teacher of the year?

4. Where does Viola take Codi?

5. What happened to Codi as a result of the pictures Homer took of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kingsolver employs a variety of literary devices in the novel---foreshadowing, symbolism, and so forth. Choose one of these devices, and explore its usage and effectiveness throughout the novel. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Codi's family with Loyd's family. What are the significant differences? Are there any similarities? What does Codi learn because of her interactions with them? Is it odd that two people from such different backgrounds would consider starting a family together? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of government relations with special interest groups presented in the novel. How do these issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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