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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 does Jax find it easiest to write songs?

2. Where are Turtle's adoption papers drawn up?

3. In Annawake's story, what are the six naughty Indian boys turned into when they don't do their ceremonial chores?

4. To what does Jax compare the knowledge of his affair with Gundi?

5. What is the name of the motel where Lucky Buster lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Alice and family are leaving the Delta Queen Casino Hotel for some breakfast?

2. What is the significance of the photo cube that Taylor keeps in her dingy apartment in Seattle?

3. What interesting thing does Taylor say during the confrontation that shocks Annawake?

4. While vacationing at the Hoover Dam, what does Turtle see that prompts her mother to notify authorities?

5. How does Sugar explain the Trail of Tears to Alice?

6. How does the family respond to the news that Alice will be visiting the Cherokee nation?

7. How does Cash respond to the confrontation he has during his first meeting with Taylor?

8. What happens to Cash Stillwater's family before he decides to move to Jackson Hole?

9. How does Alice respond to Cash's sudden marriage proposal?

10. How does Annawake express the Cherokee view of family as it pertains to Turtle's case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the reader is first introduced to Annawake's character, it is through the filtered voice of her secretary Jinny. Describe the way that Jinny views Annawake, and compare / contrast that to Annawake's own view of herself. Finally, discuss whether Jinny's view of Annawake at the beginning of the novel was an accurate assessment, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Kingsolver repeatedly gives voice to her opinion about television. Choose two examples of times that Kingsolver mentions television, and explain how television affected the lives of the characters in the novel. What message do you think Kingsolver is sending her audience through her portrayal of television in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, there are three single mothers whose characters are explored. Briefly describe the three single mothers in the text and compare / contrast their mothering skills. What message do you think Kingsolver is sending to the reader about the love of a single mother?

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