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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. In Chapter 26, what did Miriam say is a woman's reason for being?

2. What happened to Steven, Susana's fiance?

3. Who helped Angel leave Michael for the second time?

4. Who walked forward with Angel when she wanted to accept Jesus as her Lord?

5. What did Angel help the Altman women make while Michael and Paul were in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. By the end of Chapter 33, how has Angel's character evolved from the beginning of the book?

2. How is the timing of Michael and Ange's deaths significant?

3. In Chapter 28 as Angel prepares to leave Michael for the fourth time, how are her motives completely different than in the past?

4. What is Michael's reaction to Angel's darkest secrets in Chapter 21?

5. What does Paul think of Miriam? What is his reaction to her and why?

6. Why does Angel begin to think that there is potential for a relationship between Michael and Miriam?

7. in Chapter 33, why and where does Paul go look for Angel? How does this journey effect him?

8. What is the significance of Angel telling Michael that her real name is Sarah?

9. How does Duke compare himself to Michael in Chapter 30? What is Angel's opinion?

10. In Chapter 34, what does Angel do when she sees Michael for the first time in several years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Angel leaves Michael for the last time, she believes it is for the best. This is the first time she doesn't have a selfish motive for leaving; she does it because she thinks it is the best thing for Michael. Discuss the other times that Angel has left the Valley. Compare/contrast her motives and how Michael reacts to each incident.

Essay Topic 2

In addition to Angel, what other characters tried to escape their circumstances? What were the situations that they wanted to break away from, and how did they attempt to achieve this? Were they successful? Compare/contrast their experiences with Angel's as well as the end results.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Michael is portrayed as a God-like character, full of love, grace, and mercy. However, he is not perfect and has many flaws. Discuss what these flaws are and how his character grows and matures throughout the book. Compare the man he is at the beginning of the novel to the man he becomes.

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