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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Loyd feel about the loss of Codi's baby?

2. What is included with each piece of artwork sold during the second trip to Tucson?

3. Where is Hallie buried?

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

5. Where does Codi care for Homer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of environmental concerns presented in the novel. How do environmental issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of parenthood in the novel and how it relates to the development of Codi's character. How did the early loss of her mother and the subsequent loss of her own child affect Codi? How does Homer's parenting affect her? What does parenthood mean? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the various literary devices Kingsolver uses in the novel, for example, foreshadowing or symbolism. What are the devices Kingsolver uses? Why does she choose to use them? How effective is Kingsolver's use of each of these literary devices? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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