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

Short Answer Questions

1. What announcement is the second narrator waiting for?

2. What do black butterflies bring?

3. Who says, "You must love him for this, you must"?

4. What kind of man does the female narrator's father want her to marry?

5. What does the narrator say lies beyond the mountains?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about the two different styles of writing each narrator uses. What does this tell us about each character? How does this contrast with their surroundings?

Essay Topic 2

Think about the elements of the story that are repeated. What literary function does this serve? What is its effect on the narrative? Be sure to use examples.

Essay Topic 3

Think about the symbolism of butterflies in the story. How does the image of butterflies evolve? What does this tell us about the events in the story?

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